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title: "Supply of Handheld Electronic Magnifiers to Low Vision Service Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042c2a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2024-09-05"
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# Supply of Handheld Electronic Magnifiers to Low Vision Service Wales

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042c2a

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract titled "Supply of Handheld Electronic Magnifiers to Low Vision Service Wales" under the industry category of medical consumables. The contract process follows an open procedure for the procurement of goods, and the award stage was completed as of 5th September 2024. The contract covers the supply of handheld electronic magnifiers to patients assessed by Low Vision Service Wales, and it is accessible to multiple Welsh health boards and trusts. The award was announced on 1st April 2024, with VISIONAID TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED being the successful supplier, securing a contract valued at £462,485.80. The procurement project was conducted in accordance with the GPA and European Union regulations under CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in medical and optical aids. Companies that can offer high-quality handheld electronic magnifiers with a focus on both technical and social value will find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement process values quality and price with distinct award criteria emphasising social value and product quality. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-placed to bid, evidenced by the fact that all three bids for this lot were from SMEs. Additionally, businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare supply chain within the UK will benefit from the exposure and potential long-term relationships fostered by participation in such frameworks. Consortia are also welcomed, enhancing collaborative opportunities in meeting the high standards required by the Low Vision Service Wales.

## Notice

Supply of Handheld Electronic Magnifiers to be provided to patients that have been assessed by Low Vision Service Wales.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Handheld Electronic Magnifier for patient use following patient assessment by Low Vision Service Wales, full detail on the specification and requirements can be found at eTenderWales https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html.

Renewal: An option will be included to undertake extensions to this contract up to a period of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028503-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £620,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £462,485 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISIONAID TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33196000 - Medical aids
- 38624000 - Optical aids

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028503-2024
- 10 Jan 2024 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000869-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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