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title: "Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033349"
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# Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033349

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain is launching a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories in the medical equipment sector. The Framework Agreement is expected to have an initial expenditure of around £20,000,000 in the first year, with an estimated total value of £80,000,000 over the term. The procurement stage is in the award phase for the Theatre Microscopes lot and the Outpatient Microscopes lot. The tender has been completed, with multiple suppliers active for each lot.

This tender offers significant opportunities for suppliers of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in operating microscopes and associated accessories. Businesses interested in supplying to NHS Supply Chain should focus on quality, support, training, warranty, repairs, and social value, as these are the key criteria considered in the award process. The procurement method is open, with a focus on quality alongside price criteria. The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with options to extend up to 48 months, providing long-term prospects for successful suppliers.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating microscopes, for both theatre and outpatient environments including all variations specified for use in a medical setting excluding Pathology and Laboratory Microscopes. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS20,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is PS80,000,000, including growth.

### Lot Information

Theatre Microscopes

Lot 1 - Theatre Microscopes includes but is not limited to the following * Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) * Ophthalmic * Digital Microscopes * Neurological * Plastics and Maxillofacial; and * Associated Accessories. Additional information: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories on a direct route of supply basis between NHS Supply Chain's customers and successful Applicants. It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS48000000 however this is approximate only.

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with the option to extend up to 48 months.

Outpatient Microscopes

Lot 2 - Outpatient Microscopes includes but is not limited to the following * Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) * Dental * Colposcope; and * Associated Accessories. Additional information: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories on a direct route of supply basis between NHS Supply Chain's customers and successful Applicants. It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS12000000 however this is approximate only.

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with the option to extend up to 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032182-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Additional buyers | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY DHL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL); SCCL (ACTING AS THE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION OF THE NHS SUPPLY CHAIN) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ALBERT WAESCHLE; B. BRAUN MEDICAL; CARL ZEISS; D.P. MEDICAL SYSTEMS; KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK; LITEOPTICS; PRESCOTT'S SURGICAL; RB MEDICAL ENGINEERING; SWORD MEDICAL; SWORD MEDICAL UK LIMITEDV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
- 33164100 - Colposcope
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38634000 - Optical microscopes
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
- 50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment
- 72212180 - Medical software development services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2022 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032182-2022
- 27 Jul 2022 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020537-2022
- 4 May 2022 at 08:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011436-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://nhssupplychain.app.jaggar.com/
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement

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