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title: "Optometry - Small Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000616750"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2020-06-01"
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# Optometry - Small Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000616750

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands is seeking to procure small equipment for its new Optometry Department in Inverness, UK. This public procurement process has been initiated through an open tender method, with a focus on goods in the education sector. The tender period concluded on 29th April 2020, marking the end of an active phase during which suppliers were encouraged to submit their bids electronically. The awarded contract, signed on 22nd May 2020, specifically relates to the delivery of essential equipment necessary for the examination of the eye and assessment of visual function.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment and educational supplies sectors, particularly those that specialise in optometry-related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those capable of providing comprehensive support and delivery services as mentioned in the tender documents. The potential for future contracts is also indicated, allowing suppliers who secure this award to establish a relationship with a key educational institution and potentially grow their market presence within the education sector.

## Notice

The University of the Highlands and Islands is equipping a new Optometry Department. We are looking to procure the necessary equipment required for the examination the internal eye, external eye and assessment of visual function.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the Highlands and Islands is equipping a new Optometry Department. We are looking to procure the necessary equipment required for the examination the internal eye, external eye and assessment of visual function.. The intention is to award a single contract for the one off purchase and delivery of goods.

Options: There is an initial fixed list of items to be provided. However, the University reserves the right to procure additional / replacement items if required in later years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387394 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2020 - 14 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | There will be a further smaller requirement for similar items to be delivered to a secondary location. The specific requirement, items and volumes are unknown at this time. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOUIS STONE OPTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387394
- 1 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384640

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR384640&idx=1
  1st April 2020 - Appendix A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR384640&idx=2
  1st April 2020 - Appendix B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR384640&idx=3
  1st April 2020 - Appendix C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR384640&idx=4
  1st April 2020 - Appendix D
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR384640&idx=5
  1st April 2020 - Appendix E
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR384640&idx=6
  1st April 2020 - Appendix F
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR384640&idx=7
  1st April 2020 - Optometry Small Equipment ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384640
  Optometry - Small Equipment - The University of the Highlands and Islands is equipping a new Optometry Department. We are looking to procure the necessary equipment required for the examination the internal eye, external eye and assessment of visual function.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387394
  Optometry - Small Equipment - The University of the Highlands and Islands is equipping a new Optometry Department. We are looking to procure the necessary equipment required for the examination the internal eye, external eye and assessment of visual function.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616750

## Provenance

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