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"Ophthalmic capital equipment and associated products software and services".

Prior information notice

Supplies

Directive 2004/18/EC

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)

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)

I.2)Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.3)Main activity
Health
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: yes

Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)

II.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
"Ophthalmic capital equipment and associated products software and services".
II.2)Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance
Supplies
"Various locations in UK".

NUTS code UK

II.3)Information on framework agreement
II.4)Short description of nature and quantity or value of supplies or services:
"Ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic equipment and furniture including any associated products accessories and software.
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: yes
II.5)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

33122000, 38634000, 38600000, 33128000, 33124130, 38295000, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 33124120, 38651000, 38651600, 33111710, 33111720, 33115000, 33169100, 33165000, 33192300, 33192230, 33197000, 33140000, 33141000, 48100000, 48180000, 72212180

II.6)Scheduled date for start of award procedures
II.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.8)Additional information:
"II..7) Additional information (if applicable):
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 upgrades
1)Short description:
Ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic equipment and associated software services and accessories options and upgrades. Associated products include linked consumables.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

33122000, 38634000, 38600000, 33128000, 33124130, 38295000, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 33124120, 38651000, 38651600, 33111710, 33111720, 33115000, 33169100, 33165000, 33197000, 33140000, 33141000, 48100000, 48180000, 72212180

3)Quantity or scope:
"Precise quantities are unknown. Further research is taking place to identify the initial expenditure of this lot in the first year of this framework agreement however any values in the subsequent OJEU notice will be approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.".
5)Additional information about lots:
"Applicants should be able to provide the above. Training packages related to the products in this Lot are also required as an accessory.".
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 2 Lot title: Optometry equipment, ophthalmoscopes and retinoscopes and associated software, services, accessories, options and upgrades
1)Short description:
Optometry equipment ophthalmoscopes and retinoscopes and associated software services accessories options and upgrades.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

33122000, 38634000, 38600000, 33128000, 33124130, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 38651000, 38651600, 33140000, 33141000, 48100000, 48180000, 72212180

3)Quantity or scope:
"Precise quantities are unknown. Further research is taking place to identify the initial expenditure of this lot in the first year of this framework agreement however any values in the subsequent OJEU notice will be approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.".
5)Additional information about lots:
"Applicants should be able to provide the above. Training packages related to the products in this lot are also required as an accessory.".
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 3 Lot title: Ophthalmic furniture and associated services, accessories, options and upgrades
1)Short description:
Ophthalmic furniture and associated services accessories options and upgrades.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

33122000, 38600000, 33124130, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 33192300, 33192230, 33140000, 33141000

3)Quantity or scope:
"Precise quantities are unknown. Further research is taking place to identify the initial expenditure of this lot in the first year of this framework agreement however any values in the subsequent OJEU notice will be approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.".
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 4 Lot title: Retinal cameras for the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and associated software, services, accessories, options and upgrades
1)Short description:
Retinal cameras for the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and associated software services accessories options and upgrades.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

33122000, 38634000, 38600000, 33124130, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 38651000, 38651600, 33140000, 33141000, 48100000, 48180000, 72212180

3)Quantity or scope:
"Precise quantities are unknown. Further research is taking place to identify the initial expenditure of this lot in the first year of this framework agreement however any values in the subsequent OJEU notice will be approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.".
5)Additional information about lots:
"Applicants should be able to provide the above. Training packages related to the products in this lot are also required as an accessory.".
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 5 Lot title: Software for the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and associated services, accessories, options and upgrades
1)Short description:
Software for the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and associated services accessories options and upgrades.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

48180000, 33124130, 50340000, 50344000, 33124100, 33197000, 33140000, 33141000, 48100000, 72212180

3)Quantity or scope:
"Precise quantities are unknown. Further research is taking place to identify the initial expenditure of this lot in the first year of this framework agreement however any values in the subsequent OJEU notice will be approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.".
5)Additional information about lots:
"Applicants should be able to provide the above. Training packages related to the products in this lot are also required as an accessory.".

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
"N/A".
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Information about reserved contracts

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)Information about European Union funds
VI.2)Additional information:
VI.3)Information on general regulatory framework
VI.4)Date of dispatch of this notice:
13.9.2012