- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Capital and Surgical Equipment
- Lot 2. Machine Specific Consumables
- Lot 3. Intraocular Lenses
- Lot 4. Ophthalmic Procedure Packs
- Lot 5. Ophthalmic Instruments
- Lot 6. Liquids Gases Solutions Gels and OVD
- Lot 7. Ocular/Ocularplasty
- Lot 8. Glaucoma
- Lot 9. Tissue
- Lot 10. Medical necessary Contact Lenses
- Lot 11. Low Visual Aids
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Contact
Jonathan Smith
Jonathan.smith7@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI4 - Inner London – East
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
NHS Supply Chain
Foxbridge Way
Normanton
WF6 1TL
Contact
Jonathan Smith
Jonathan.smith7@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Complete Ophthalmology Solutions 3
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33662100 - Ophthalmologicals
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Supply Chain Coordination Ltd anticipates awarding a National Framework Agreement titled “Complete Ophthalmology Solutions 3”
The purpose of this framework is to offer the NHS an all-encompassing Ophthalmology solution with all products available under one framework agreement to enable the NHS to get the most economical and advantageous route to market with an avenue to realise maximum potential on savings
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £60m to £90m 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.
An estimated maximum annual value of £90m over a (2+2 year term) = £360m
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.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by any NHS Trust, or any other NHS entity. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 11
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Capital and Surgical Equipment
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33115000 - Tomography devices
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38634000 - Optical microscopes
- 50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products include, but are not limited to;
Diagnostic
Diagnostic - Ultrasound
Surgery Equipment
Handpieces (POS / transacted)
Slit Lamps
Laser Equipment
Dry Eye
Training Equipment
Ophthalmic Furniture
Visual Acuity
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Machine Specific Consumables
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33731110 - Intraocular lenses
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products include, but are not limited to;
Tips/Needles
Cassettes
Tubing
Wrench
Vitrectors
Endo Illuminators
Laser
Endo Diathermy VR
Trocar And Cannula System
Test Chamber
Glaucoma
Cryo
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Intraocular Lenses
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33731110 - Intraocular lenses
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products include, but are not limited to;
Aniridia IOL
Extended Depth
Monofocal
Monofocal Extended Depth
Multifocal
Multifocal Extended Depth
Multifocal Toric
Toric
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Procedure Packs
Lot No
Lot 4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33731110 - Intraocular lenses
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products include, but are not limited to;
Basic
Blepharoplasty
Canthoplasty
Chalazion
Corneal
Cryo And Buckle
Dermatology
Detachment
Enucleation
Enucleation & Evisceration
Evisceration
Eye Pack
Glaucoma/Trabeculectomy
Intra Corneal Ring
Intravitreal Injection (IVT)
IOL Removal (Explanation)
Lacrimal Washout
Lasik
Micro Suture/Nerve Repair
Minor Operation
Occularplasty
Paediatric
Phacoemulsification
Punctoplasty
Refractive
Retinal
Strabismus
Sub-Tenon
Suture
Vitreoretinal (VR)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Instruments
Lot No
Lot 5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33731110 - Intraocular lenses
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products include, but are not limited to;
Alcohol/Solution Well
Bipolar
Blade Handle
Burrs And Burr Handpiece
Bone Instruments
Foreign Body
Cannula
Forceps
Bi-Manual Irrigation Aspiration Hand Piece
Handpiece Irrigating Aspirating
Hook/Manipulator
IOL Explanation
Knife
Marker And Measuring Guides
Needle Holder
Probe
Punch- Non Bone
Retractor
Scissors
Evisceration/Enucleation
Speculum
Vitreoretinal Instruments
Globe Stabiliser
Oculopressor
Depressor
Instrument Sets
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Liquids Gases Solutions Gels and OVD
Lot No
Lot 6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33731110 - Intraocular lenses
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products include, but are not limited to;
Corneal Deswelling Solution
Corneal Storage Medium
Gel
OVD-Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices
Phosphate Buffered Saline For Globe And Corneal Rinsing
Silicone Oil Residue Remover
Solution Sucrose 1.4%
Solution-Balanced Salt
Solution-Eye Drops
Solution-Staining
Tamponade- Perfluorocarbon
Tamponades-Gas
Tamponade-Silicone Oil Heavier Than Water
Tamponades-Silicone Oil
Tissue Culture Medium For Corneal Graft
Vitreous Substitute
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ocular/Ocularplasty
Lot No
Lot 7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33731110 - Intraocular lenses
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products include, but are not limited to;
Adaptors/Connector
Aniridia Ring
Artificial Iris
Bag
Capsular Tension Rings
Cionni Ring
Cleaning
Conformer
Corneal /Scleral Protection
Corneal Intrastromal Rings
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Diagnostic
Diplopia Implant
Drape
Enucleation Sizer
Eye Dressing/Bandages
Filters
Fluid Control Products
Glides
Implants
Instrument Protection
IOL Cartridge
Marking/Staining
Mesh For Use With FCI Bioceramic Orbital
Nasolacrimal
Pressure Reducer
Ptosis
Punctal Plugs
Sterilisation Case/Caddy
Sutures
Symblepharon Ring
Syringe
Tonometer Prism
Training Kits
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Glaucoma
Lot No
Lot 8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 33731110 - Intraocular lenses
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products include, but are not limited to;
Canaloplasty
Canaloplasty And Trabeculectomy
Canaloplasty And Trabeculotomy
Implant-Gel Stent
Implant -Plate
Implant-Plate With Valve
Implant-Stent
Trabeculoplasty
Trabeculotomy
Sclerotomy
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tissue
Lot No
Lot 9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products include, but are not limited to;
Amniotic
Pericardium
Corneal
Fascia Lata
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Medical necessary Contact Lenses
Lot No
Lot 10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products include, but are not limited to;
Bespoke Contact Lenses
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Low Visual Aids
Lot No
Lot 11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products include, but are not limited to;
Optical Magnifiers
Electronic Video Magnifier
Desk Top Video Magnifiers
Telescopic
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 July 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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.
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.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission:
- ISO 9001: 2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant’s and the product’s supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution. If Quality Assurance Standard certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain.
- Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to d-Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable).
- MHRA registration of any medical devices, in compliance with the Medical Devices Regulations 2022 (SI 2022 No 618, as amended) (UK MDR 2022).
NHS Supply Chain will assess the Applicant’s economic and financial standing (or that of the entity or entities the Applicant is relying upon). Documentary evidence of this will be required at tender stage.
All Applicants for this future tender must have a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan to be considered for the Framework Agreement (PPN 06/21).
This future Framework Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a minimum weighting of 10% towards the award (PPN 06/20).
All Applicants bidding to be on any NHS Supply Chain Frameworks must submit an Evergreen Assessment as part of the tendering process. This must be completed annually, and the maturity score will be valid for 12 months.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/
As a minimum (and further requirements may be set out in the tender documents), Applicants are required to have a Modern Slavery Assessment (MSAT) completed within 12 months of the future tender close date (PPN 02/23).
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.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain anticipates engaging with suppliers of these products via an expression of interest and a Request for Information (RFI). Please follow the guidance below:
PORTAL ACCESS
- Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers”.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- Find “SQ_532 - Ophthalmology RFI” and click on the blue text.
- Click on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button in the top right corner.
RFI
- The Request for Information Document will be available in the Qualification envelope and attachments tab. The closing date for responses to the RFI will be indicated here.