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title: "Provision of Intraocular Lenses and Viscoelstics"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000508445"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2018-03-19"
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# Provision of Intraocular Lenses and Viscoelstics

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508445

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is conducting a procurement process for the supply and delivery of Intraocular Lenses and Viscoelastics, which falls under the health industry category. The tender was initiated on 4 September 2017, with a submission deadline set for 9 October 2017. This procurement process is currently classified as an open procedure and is taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £10.84 million, and the tender covers multiple lots, including Monofocal Lenses, Toric Lenses, and Viscoelastics.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies sector, particularly those that specialise in ophthalmic products. Companies that manufacture and supply surgical equipment, especially those focusing on CE marked products and who can provide clinical references, would be well-positioned to compete. With the emphasis on community benefits and the potential for long-term contracts, suppliers who demonstrate capability in meeting NHS standards could gain substantial business growth from successful participation in this tender.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Intraocular Lenses and Viscoleastics on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

### Lot Information

Toric Lenses

This requirement is for Toric intraocular lenses implanted in the eye as part of a treatment for cataracts or myopia.

Renewal: One optional extension period of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Viscoelastics/OVD

This requirement is for Visoelastics, also referred to as ophthalmic viscosurgical devices, or OVDs, used during eye surgery making phacoemulsification easier and safer.

Renewal: One optional extension period of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Monofocal Lenses

This requirement is for Monofocal intraocular lenses implanted in the eye as part of a treatment for cataracts or myopia.

Renewal: One optional extension period of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313972 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,840,000 |
| Lots value | £10,840,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| Additional buyers | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33730000 - Eye care products and corrective lenses
- 33731110 - Intraocular lenses

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313972
- 4 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294642

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294642
  Provision of Intraocular Lenses and Viscoelstics - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') actingthrough its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Intraocular Lenses and Viscoleastics on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313972
  Provision of Intraocular Lenses and Viscoelstics - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Intraocular Lenses and Viscoleastics on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://genss.nss.scot.nhs.uk/portal/page?_pageid=515,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508445
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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