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title: "Framework for the Supply of Viscoelastics"
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# Framework for the Supply of Viscoelastics

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbaa865e-afec-44ed-90d8-5ad1902f4639

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of Viscoelastic products for use in ophthalmic surgery. The tender, titled "Framework for the Supply of Viscoelastics," falls under the industry category of Pharmaceutical products. The contract period is for two years with an option to extend for another 2 years. The contract has been awarded to multiple suppliers and the total value could reach up to £800k over the 4-year period.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those providing ophthalmic surgical products. As the trust has already awarded the contract, interested businesses can explore potential partnerships with the awarded suppliers for future opportunities. The trust is actively seeking suppliers who can meet the EU and UK Legislation standards for pharmaceutical products and are capable of fulfilling the contract requirements over the specified contract period.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of Viscoelastic products for use in participating Trusts The contract will be for Sodium hyaluronate syringes for use in ophthalmic surgery. All products must conform to EU and UK Legislation. The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) hosted by The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trusts has collated the requirements of the following Trusts who may or may not be participating in this offer, subject to the terms of any existing agreements. Hereafter all references to Pharmacy Collaborative will incorporate these Trusts also. Inclusion of ICB's / Mental health Trusts across the region may be required at a later stage. Current Acute Membership is listed below but is subject to change throughout the life of any resulting contract. The following web address provides the most up to date member list. https://www.empc.nhs.uk/ The Purchasing Collaborative Organisations that are listed under The Specialist Pharmacy Service may participate in this Framework during the Contract period. Please see the current list at: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/ Framework agreement may extend to: All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to: NHS Provider Directory https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ NHS Foundation Trusts at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. Additional information: This is a two year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and with the agreement of the Supplier's The current annual value with the EMPC members is cPS65k per annum. The contract take up could reach up to PS800k for the 4 year period, depending on Contract take up by the Trusts listed in 11.2.4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60392647-a6ff-459e-ade8-598fc7b0ce4f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALCON EYE CARE; AMO UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED, TRADING AS JOHNSON & JOHNSON SUR; BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES; CARL ZEISS; RAYNER INTRAOCULAR LENSES; VISION PHARMACEUTICALS LTD T/AS SPECTRUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2024 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60392647-a6ff-459e-ade8-598fc7b0ce4f
- 22 Sep 2023 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c346f22d-a405-44cd-86b7-f297fe86523c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60392647-a6ff-459e-ade8-598fc7b0ce4f
  8th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c346f22d-a405-44cd-86b7-f297fe86523c
  22nd September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.empc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls
- https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/

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