Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NSS National Procurement
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Sharon Muir
Telephone
+44 07855137179
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Low Vision Aids
Reference number
NP69823
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38624000 - Optical aids
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to alert interested suppliers of the commencement of a new procurement for Low Vision Aids to support the National Low Vision Service for Scotland. The framework agreement will be tendered in July 2022 and will cover the supply to multiple primary care locations within all geographical Health Board regions, including rural and island locations.
The Service will be implemented as a phased rollout over 4 years.
Although this list may be subject to change it is anticipated that the types of aid required will include, but not be restricted to:
UV filters, Hand-held, Pocket and Stand Magnifiers, Monoculars, Spectacle Mounted Kits, Task Lamps, Vision Charts, Electronic Magnifiers and Non-optical aids.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
General Low Vision Aids
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38624000 - Optical aids
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of a range of low vision aids.
A full list of the aids required will be provided within the tender documents but is expected that the supply of a wheeled carry case to support the secure transportation of a subset of aids necessary to conduct assessments within a domiciliary setting will also be required.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Low Vision Test Charts
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38624000 - Optical aids
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A full list of charts will be provided with the tender documents. While subject to change, it is anticipated that the following test charts will be required:
4M ETDRS LogMAR distance visual acuity chart, Bailey-Lovie NV chart, Pelli-Robson contrast sensitivity chart, McClure Reading test type, LogMAR Kay Picture test Linear crowded book.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electronic/Digital Magnifiers
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38624000 - Optical aids
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of electronic/digital magnifiers.
The requirement for this Lot will be confirmed within the tender documents.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 July 2022
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 Service that this framework is intended to support will be implemented as a phased roll out over 4 years covering all geographical areas of Scotland. Roll out is expected to be completed by the end of financial year 2026/27.
Once fully implemented it is anticipated that the service will be provided by approximately 350 accredited practitioners assessing circa 20,000 patients within all areas of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.
An indication of anticipated patient numbers for the first 4 years of the framework is provided below.
2023/24 8000 patient assessments
2024/25 13000 patient assessments
2025/26 18000 patient assessments
2026/27 20000 patient assessments
The estimated total contract value of 3.5 million GBP listed in Section II.1.5 would be the estimated total contract value for an initial 4 year term plus 2 x 12 month extensions.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=694516.
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