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title: "All Wales Ophthalmology Consumables Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-124324"
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# All Wales Ophthalmology Consumables Framework Agreement

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICE PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-124324

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the "All Wales Ophthalmology Consumables Framework Agreement." This procurement involved the establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement, allowing direct call-off contracts or mini-competitions. The tender process was completed, resulting in active contracts signed on July 1st, 2023, with 16 bids received across various lots offering opportunities for SMEs and larger companies in the health industry.

The procurement offers growth opportunities for suppliers of ophthalmic instruments and consumables in different categories such as disposable and reusable instruments, machine-specific consumables, rings, glaucoma implants, vision testing consumables, and more. Businesses suited for this tender are those involved in the production or supply of ophthalmic medical supplies, ranging from small to large enterprises. The NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership acts as the buying organization for this procurement conducted through an open procedure.

## Notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (NWSSP-ProcS), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, are inviting tenders on behalf of the NHS bodies in Wales for the All Wales Ophthalmology Consumables Framework Agreement. This procurement will involve an establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement. NHS bodies will have the option to award direct call off contracts or run mini-competitions under this framework. Bidders may submit offers for 1 or all lots. Please refer to the ITT for further information.

### Lot Information

Disposable Ophthalmic Instruments

This lot covers Disposable Ophthalmic Instruments including but not limited to forceps, scissors.

Reusable Ophthalmic Instruments

This Lot covers Reusable Ophthalmic Instruments including but not limited to forceps, scissors.

Value Based / Innovation Offers

Value Based Procurement (VBP) is founded in the principles within Value Based and Prudent Healthcare. The concept of systematically capturing and measuring both clinical and patient outcomes are firmly embedded within the strategic plans of all organisations and through the recommendations outlined at a National level i.e., Planned Care Board, coupled with the work in place to capture cost in a range of areas using the technology i.e., TDABC Time Driven Activity Based Costing and PLICs Patient Level Costing. Triangulating Value Based Procurement with these approaches will only add to the delivery of a Value Based healthcare system for NHS Wales.

Bandage Contact Lens

This lot covers Bandage Contact Lens.

IOLs and Associated Consumables

This lot covers IOLs and associated Consumables.

Ophthalmic Cannulas and Needles

This lot covers Ophthalmic Cannulas and Needles including but not limited Lacrimal, Anterior Chamber, Irrigating, Sub Tenon, Intravitreal.

Ophthalmic Consumables

This lot covers Ophthalmic Consumables including but not limited Iris Hooks, Eye Spears, Plugs, Eyelid Implants.

Eye Stains, Gases, Oils and Visco

This lot covers Eye Stains, Gases, Oils and Visco.

Vision Testing and Correction Consumables

This lot covers Vision Testing and Correction Consumables including but not limited Stereo Test, Acuity Test, Pen Torch, Trial Frame, Phano Glasses.

Glaucoma Implants and Consumables

This lot covers Glaucoma Implants and Consumables including but not limited Valves, Implants, Stents

Ophthalmic Rings

This lot covers Ophthalmic Rings including but not limited Symblepharon, Malyugin, Capsular Tension, Flieringa.

Ophthalmic Kits

This lot covers Ophthalmic Machine and Procedural Kits, including but not limited to PHACO, Cataract, Chalazion, Vitrectomy

Ophthalmic Machine and Device Specific Consumables

This lot covers consumables linked to specific Ophthalmic Machines and Devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124324 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2023 |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | April 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,705,528 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICE PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE NHS TRUST) |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | ST ASAPH |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL17 0JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | ACCRINGTON SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SUPPLIERS; ALCON EYE CARE; ALTOMED; AMO UNITED KINGDOM; BAUSCH + LOMB; BEAVER VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES; BLINK MEDICAL; CARL ZEISS; CATERHAMS SURGICAL SUPPLIES; DORC; GLAUKOS; GRAFTON OPTICAL; KAY PICTURES; M.I.S.S OPHTHALMICS; RAYNER INTRAOCULAR LENSES; RB MEDICAL ENGINEERING; ROCIALLE; SURGITRAC INSTRUMENTS; UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL; VENI VIDI; VISION MATRIX; VISION PHARMACEUTICALS TRADING AS SPECTRUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 33141220 - Cannulae
- 33141230 - Dilator
- 33141411 - Scalpels and blades
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33731000 - Contact lenses
- 33731110 - Intraocular lenses
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124324
- 22 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124324
- 21 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124324

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP412001
  All Wales Ophthalmology Consumables Framework Agreement - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (NWSSP-ProcS), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, are seeking to go out to tender for the renewal of its All Wales Framework for the Supply of Ophthalmology Consumables CLI-OJEU-39132. In addition to the current category areas covered by this Framework Agreement, the renewal may include certain hand held/non-surgical devices used within Ophthalmology. The Framework Agreement is and will continue to be utilised by NHS Wales Bodies as defined in the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. The current Framework Agreement is broken down into Lots detailed within Section II.2 Description of this notice. NWSSP-ProcS are looking to enter into pre-tender engagement with interested suppliers to explore all options, including amending/addition of Lots, Value-Based/Outcome-Based solutions, Social Value including Welsh Foundational Economy and Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, prior to commencing the tender process. This will assist in determining the procurement route to be undertaken and inform the Lot Structure. It will also afford interested suppliers the opportunity to ask questions in an open and transparent manner. All interested parties will be invited to an open pre-tender engagement presentation/Q&A session on Monday 17th October 2022, 10:00am-12:00noon via MS Teams. The maximum number of attendees is 40. All interested parties are requested to express their interest in writing by email with the Subject to read "Expression of Interest" to Sheree.evans2@wales.nhs.uk. Please include your company name, a brief overview of your Organisations activity in relation to this Tender opportunity, your contact details including your contact name, position, telephone number and contact email addresses by no later than Noon on Friday 7th October 2022.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC422574
  All Wales Ophthalmology Consumables Framework Agreement - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (NWSSP-ProcS), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, are inviting tenders on behalf of the NHS bodies in Wales for the All Wales Ophthalmology Consumables Framework Agreement. This procurement will involve an establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement. NHS bodies will have the option to award direct call off contracts or run mini-competitions under this framework. Bidders may submit offers for 1 or all lots. Please refer to the ITT for further information.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL444829
  All Wales Ophthalmology Consumables Framework Agreement - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (NWSSP-ProcS), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, are inviting tenders on behalf of the NHS bodies in Wales for the All Wales Ophthalmology Consumables Framework Agreement. This procurement will involve an establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement. NHS bodies will have the option to award direct call off contracts or run mini-competitions under this framework. Bidders may submit offers for 1 or all lots. Please refer to the ITT for further information.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-124324
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/

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