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title: "Operating (Theatre and Outpatient) Microscopes and Associated Accessories"
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# Operating (Theatre and Outpatient) Microscopes and Associated Accessories

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fbbfdb8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain is conducting a public procurement process for the "Operating (Theatre and Outpatient) Microscopes and Associated Accessories." This initiative falls within the goods category of the healthcare industry, specifically targeting equipment for operating theatres and outpatient departments. The framework agreement, which is expected to run for 24 months starting from 22 November 2016, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, aims to establish a non-exclusive supply framework for various types of microscopes, including those for ENT, ophthalmic, and dental use. The tender period concluded on 14 September 2016, and the total contract value is estimated at £32 million with a minimum value of £30 million, covering delivery across regions in England, including the North West and London.

This procurement presents valuable business opportunities, particularly for suppliers of medical equipment and related accessories capable of delivering the specified microscope types. Companies engaged in the manufacturing or distribution of high-quality medical devices, especially those with experience in the NHS sector, will find this tender applicable. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, are encouraged to participate given the specified suitability criteria, promoting inclusivity in the competition for this substantial NHS contract.

## Notice

OJEU Ref - 2016/S 159-288147 CPV CODE: 38510000 CPV CODE: 33124100 CPV CODE: 33124130 CPV CODE: 33197000 CPV CODE: 38515000 CPV CODE: 38518000 CPV CODE: 38515200 CPV CODE: 38519000 CPV CODE: 38519300 CPV CODE: 38600000 CPV CODE: 38634000 CPV CODE: 38651000 CPV CODE: 38651600 CPV CODE: 48100000 CPV CODE: 48180000 CPV CODE: 50340000 CPV CODE: 50344000 72212180 NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to the NHS SupplyChain customer base via the direct route of operating (theatre and outpatient) microscopes and associatedaccessories that are for use predominantly within National Health Service (Trust) Operating Theatre andOutpatient departments. The types of microscopes that may be supplied under the terms of the Framework Agreement and that are foruse in the said Operating Theatre and Outpatient departments are: Theatre Microscopes: -- Ear Nose Throat (ENT); -- Ophthalmic; -- Neurological; and -- Plastics and Maxillofacial. Outpatient Microscopes: -- ENT; -- Dental; and -- Colposcope. Applicants must be able to supply the Microscope equipment as detailed in the evaluated product lines (seesection 2.18 of the Invitation to Tender document) in order to formally respond to this tender. This means thatany potential Applicant will be unable to submit a tender if they are only able to supply microscope-relatedconsumable items only. This Framework Agreement is for 24 months with the option to extend in incremental stages for up to a totalperiod of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5951bef4-c82e-43ec-a9ae-bbc11dee8d72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2016 - 5 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ALBERT WAESCHLE; CARL ZEISS; D.P. MEDICAL SYSTEMS; HAAG-STREIT; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK; LITEOPTICS; PRESCOTT'S SURGICAL; RB MEDICAL ENGINEERING; SWORD MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2017 at 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5951bef4-c82e-43ec-a9ae-bbc11dee8d72
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c792be9-d6d5-45a4-9308-a4a4d06ee986

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5951bef4-c82e-43ec-a9ae-bbc11dee8d72
  16th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c792be9-d6d5-45a4-9308-a4a4d06ee986
  22nd August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55a40154-85f7-4f50-bc0e-cccacff7e56d
  Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2439113-cf5e-411a-aaff-b4d37bdd9156
  Operating (Theatre and Outpatient) Microscopes and Associated Accessories
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ca51263-34bb-4ca2-87db-2dc4a317c1a4
  Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e076b5f-60e2-42cb-a6d6-5358b381bc42
  Operating (Theatre and Outpatient) Microscopes and Associated Accessories
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6f38ef3-b843-4be1-b9ad-68e1ed0c6475
  Operating (Theatre and Outpatient) Microscopes and Associated Accessories

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