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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway Goods & Services"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply of Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway Goods & Services

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041ce1

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## Summary

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has established a Framework Agreement for the supply of Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway Goods & Services, classified under "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products." This covers comprehensive ophthalmic products and services across 9 distinct lots. With a framework value of GBP 200 million, procurement is executed through an open procedure. The framework spans a maximum duration of 4 years - 3 years initially with an optional 12-month extension. Key dates for interested suppliers include the tender period ending on 29th January 2024, with the award period beginning immediately after on the 29th at 12:01.

Businesses in the medical supply, pharmaceuticals, and vision care industries have substantial growth opportunities through this tender. The framework’s diverse range of lots, from surgical instruments and consumables to managed services, caters to various specialisations and sizes of businesses. Companies supplying medical consumables, ophthalmic devices, and digital solutions will find this tender especially relevant. Additionally, SMEs and larger organisations with capabilities in providing integrated healthcare services can leverage this tender to solidify their foothold in the UK's healthcare sector. The procurement encourages participation from entities providing innovative and cost-effective solutions, ensuring broad access to potential business growth.

## Notice

HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway Goods & Services. The framework will have a comprehensive range of products and services that are categorised into 9 Lots. The duration of the framework will be 4 years maximum: 3 years initial period with the option of extending for up to 12 months.

### Lot Information

Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments and Consumables

Under this Lot the supplier will provide ophthalmic surgical instruments and consumables (single use disposables or reusable products) used in the course of standard ophthalmic related procedures.

Options: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Renewal: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Ophthalmic Solutions and Gases

Under this Lot the supplier will provide ophthalmic solutions and gases used in the course of standard ophthalmic procedures.

Options: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Renewal: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Ophthalmic Machines & Equipment

Under this Lot the supplier will provide Ophthalmic Machines and Equipment including the associated accessories and maintenance services. The Ophthalmic Machine and Equipment supplied can be appropriately defined for use throughout the ophthalmic surgical pathway from initial assessment, pre-operative, intra-operative and/or post-operative across primary to acute, tertiary care.

Options: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Renewal: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Intraocular Lenses (IOL's) & Accessories

Under this Lot the supplier will provide intraocular lenses (IOL's) which are artificial lenses implanted in the eye and the associated accessories. This Lot includes but is not limited to IOLs with different diopters (unit of measure for the refractive power of an optical lens), monofocal, multifocal or toric lenses. Lenses provided can be made from a range of different materials and can be applied with the use of either preloaded, non-preloaded or reusable injectors.

Options: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Renewal: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Glaucoma Stents & Accessories

Under this Lot the supplier will provide glaucoma shunts, stents and associated accessories to increase outflow of intraocular fluid and reduce intraocular pressure (IOP). The devices create an alternative passageway that bypasses the normal drainage channel in the eye to improve drainage of aqueous, reducing IOP. The stents will come in a range of different lengths and can come in varying forms of injectors such as pre-loaded, single-use or sterile injector.

Options: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Renewal: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Ophthalmic Procedure Packs

Under this Lot the supplier will provide Ophthalmic Procedure Packs, both standard off the shelf packs and bespoke custom packs. This includes but is not limited to the following: * Vitrectomy Packs * Phacoemulsification Packs * Other Ophthalmic Custom Packs

Options: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Renewal: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Ophthalmic Digital Solutions

Under this Lot the supplier will provide digital solutions or technologies to support the Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway across both primary and acute, tertiary care settings. The scope can include but is not limited to the following: * Tele-ophthalmology system * Diagnostics software * Operative planning software * Patient monitoring tools * Data management software

Options: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Renewal: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Ophthalmic Vision Aids & Accessories

Under this Lot the supplier will provide vision aids and associated accessories to support the Patient Surgical Pathway. The products include the following but is not limited to these items only: * Contact Lenses * Spectacles and Frames * Low Vision Aids * Prosthetics, such as artificial eyes, cosmetic shells, include custom-made options

Options: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Renewal: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Managed Services

Under this Lot the supplier will provide end-to-end Managed Services to provide a comprehensive service coverage throughout the patient Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway. The customer requirement for a Managed Service may fall within scope within a single lot or fall across a combination of lots. The scope of this Lot covers the specifications, and requirements, defined under the individual Lot above. The awarded Tenderer(s) will have the contractual responsibility in the delivery and management of the service, this may include provision of consumables, equipment, software, infrastructure, e.g., ground works, surgical hubs, clinical personnel, inventory management and other associated services related to the delivery and smooth running of the managed service.

Options: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

Renewal: This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022637-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | AMO UNITED KINGDOM; ASSOCIATED OPTICAL; BAUSCH & LOMB; BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES; CARL ZEISS; CLONALLON LABORATORIES; D.O.R.C.; GPI BRITANNIA; MAIN LINE (INSTRUMENTS; MEDISOFT; MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE; NEW MEDICAL SYSTEMS; ROCIALLE HEALTHCARE; VANGUARD HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS; VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL |

## 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)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33115000 - Tomography devices
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33141116 - Dressing packs
- 33141220 - Cannulae
- 33141230 - Dilator
- 33141411 - Scalpels and blades
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33162200 - Operating-theatre instruments
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
- 33184600 - False eyes
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33662100 - Ophthalmologicals
- 33692000 - Medical solutions
- 33730000 - Eye care products and corrective lenses
- 33731000 - Contact lenses
- 33731100 - Corrective lenses
- 33731110 - Intraocular lenses
- 33731120 - Spectacle lenses
- 33734000 - Spectacles
- 33734100 - Frames and mountings for spectacles
- 33734200 - Glass for spectacles
- 38600000 - Optical instruments
- 38624000 - Optical aids
- 38634000 - Optical microscopes
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
- 38636100 - Lasers
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48514000 - Remote access software package
- 48814000 - Medical information systems
- 48814400 - Clinical information system
- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
- 51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment
- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services
- 85111200 - Medical hospital services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85121280 - Ophthalmologist, dermatology or orthopedics services
- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services
- 85121300 - Surgical specialist services
- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022637-2024
- 27 Nov 2023 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034890-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

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