"Ophthalmic capital equipment and associated products software and services".
Prior information notice
Supplies
Section I: Contracting authority
NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Supply Chain, Foxbridge Way
For the attention of: Elisa Piredda
WF6 1TL Normanton
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 7540715103
E-mail:
Fax: +44 1924328744
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: www.supplychain.nhs.uk
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)
"Various locations in UK".
NUTS code UK
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 10 000 000 GBP in the first year of this framework agreement however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement".
Lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes33122000, 38634000, 38600000, 33128000, 33124130, 38295000, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 33124120, 38651000, 38651600, 33111710, 33111720, 33115000, 33169100, 33165000, 33192300, 33192230, 33197000, 33140000, 33141000, 48100000, 48180000, 72212180
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
The framework agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the framework agreement at its sole discretion.
Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of 35 000 000 GBP to 65 000 000 GBP for this contract award this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.
NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives.
The framework agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier. Under the framework agreement there will be 2 different methods of supply - one for non-direct contract products and one for direct contract products.
NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies and/or services identified in the tender documents as Non-Direct Contract Products which it will then make available for purchase by:
1) any NHS Trust;
2) any other NHS entity;
3) any government department agency or other statutory body and/or
4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.
For the supplies and/or services identified as Direct Contract Products in the tender documents:
1) NHS Supply Chain;
2) any NHS Trust;
3) any other NHS entity;
4) any government department agency or other statutory body and/or
5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the framework.
For direct contract products the supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents.
NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement.
As part of its pre-tender strategy NHS Supply Chain anticipates engaging with suppliers of these products / services. If you would like to speak with NHS Supply Chain in respect of the products / services which are the subject of this procurement then please contact Elisa Piredda via http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/.
In addition NHS Supply Chain anticipates holding a tender meeting with suppliers in the form of a Webex in December 2012. This will be when the tender documents are published and in circulation. If you would like to attend this event please contact Elisa Piredda via http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ to register your attendance.".
Information about lots
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 1 Lot title: Ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic equipment including linked consumables and associated software, services, accessories, options and upgrades33122000, 38634000, 38600000, 33128000, 33124130, 38295000, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 33124120, 38651000, 38651600, 33111710, 33111720, 33115000, 33169100, 33165000, 33197000, 33140000, 33141000, 48100000, 48180000, 72212180
33122000, 38634000, 38600000, 33128000, 33124130, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 38651000, 38651600, 33140000, 33141000, 48100000, 48180000, 72212180
33122000, 38600000, 33124130, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 33192300, 33192230, 33140000, 33141000
33122000, 38634000, 38600000, 33124130, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 38651000, 38651600, 33140000, 33141000, 48100000, 48180000, 72212180
48180000, 33124130, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 33197000, 33140000, 33141000, 48100000, 72212180
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Section VI: Complementary information