Contract

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway Goods & Services

  • HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-022637

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-041ce1

Published 22 July 2024, 11:08am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

19 George Road

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B15 1NU

Email

connie.lee@htepg.com

Telephone

+44 08458875000

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

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

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway Goods & Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway Goods & Services. The framework will have a comprehensive range of products and services that are categorised into 9 Lots. The duration of the framework will be 4 years maximum: 3 years initial period with the option of extending for up to 12 months.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £200,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments and Consumables

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33140000 - Medical consumables
  • 33141220 - Cannulae
  • 33141230 - Dilator
  • 33141411 - Scalpels and blades
  • 33162200 - Operating-theatre instruments
  • 33169000 - Surgical instruments
  • 33662100 - Ophthalmologicals

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this Lot the supplier will provide ophthalmic surgical instruments and consumables (single use disposables or reusable products) used in the course of standard ophthalmic related procedures.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Ophthalmic Solutions and Gases

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
  • 33662100 - Ophthalmologicals
  • 33692000 - Medical solutions

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this Lot the supplier will provide ophthalmic solutions and gases used in the course of standard ophthalmic procedures.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Ophthalmic Machines & Equipment

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33100000 - Medical equipments
  • 33115000 - Tomography devices
  • 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
  • 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
  • 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
  • 33169000 - Surgical instruments
  • 38600000 - Optical instruments
  • 38634000 - Optical microscopes
  • 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
  • 38636100 - Lasers
  • 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this Lot the supplier will provide Ophthalmic Machines and Equipment including the associated accessories and maintenance services. The Ophthalmic Machine and Equipment supplied can be appropriately defined for use throughout the ophthalmic surgical pathway from initial assessment, pre-operative, intra-operative and/or post-operative across primary to acute, tertiary care.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Intraocular Lenses (IOL’s) & Accessories

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33169000 - Surgical instruments
  • 33731110 - Intraocular lenses

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this Lot the supplier will provide intraocular lenses (IOL’s) which are artificial lenses implanted in the eye and the associated accessories. This Lot includes but is not limited to IOLs with different diopters (unit of measure for the refractive power of an optical lens), monofocal, multifocal or toric lenses. Lenses provided can be made from a range of different materials and can be applied with the use of either preloaded, non-preloaded or reusable injectors.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Glaucoma Stents & Accessories

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33140000 - Medical consumables
  • 33184100 - Surgical implants

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this Lot the supplier will provide glaucoma shunts, stents and associated accessories to increase outflow of intraocular fluid and reduce intraocular pressure (IOP). The devices create an alternative passageway that bypasses the normal drainage channel in the eye to improve drainage of aqueous, reducing IOP. The stents will come in a range of different lengths and can come in varying forms of injectors such as pre-loaded, single-use or sterile injector.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Ophthalmic Procedure Packs

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33140000 - Medical consumables
  • 33141116 - Dressing packs

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this Lot the supplier will provide Ophthalmic Procedure Packs, both standard off the shelf packs and bespoke custom packs.

This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Vitrectomy Packs

• Phacoemulsification Packs

• Other Ophthalmic Custom Packs

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Ophthalmic Digital Solutions

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
  • 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
  • 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 48514000 - Remote access software package
  • 48814000 - Medical information systems
  • 48814400 - Clinical information system

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this Lot the supplier will provide digital solutions or technologies to support the Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway across both primary and acute, tertiary care settings. The scope can include but is not limited to the following:

• Tele-ophthalmology system

• Diagnostics software

• Operative planning software

• Patient monitoring tools

• Data management software

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by

a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the

discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Ophthalmic Vision Aids & Accessories

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33184600 - False eyes
  • 33730000 - Eye care products and corrective lenses
  • 33731000 - Contact lenses
  • 33731100 - Corrective lenses
  • 33731120 - Spectacle lenses
  • 33734000 - Spectacles
  • 33734100 - Frames and mountings for spectacles
  • 33734200 - Glass for spectacles
  • 38624000 - Optical aids

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this Lot the supplier will provide vision aids and associated accessories to support the Patient Surgical Pathway.

The products include the following but is not limited to these items only:

• Contact Lenses

• Spectacles and Frames

• Low Vision Aids

• Prosthetics, such as artificial eyes, cosmetic shells, include custom-made options

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Managed Services

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33100000 - Medical equipments
  • 33140000 - Medical consumables
  • 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
  • 33169000 - Surgical instruments
  • 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
  • 51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment
  • 85111100 - Surgical hospital services
  • 85111200 - Medical hospital services
  • 85121000 - Medical practice services
  • 85121280 - Ophthalmologist, dermatology or orthopedics services
  • 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services
  • 85121300 - Surgical specialist services
  • 85160000 - Optician services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this Lot the supplier will provide end-to-end Managed Services to provide a comprehensive service coverage throughout the patient Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway.

The customer requirement for a Managed Service may fall within scope within a single lot or fall across a combination of lots. The scope of this Lot covers the specifications, and requirements, defined under the individual Lot above.

The awarded Tenderer(s) will have the contractual responsibility in the delivery and management of the service, this may include provision of consumables, equipment, software, infrastructure, e.g., ground works, surgical hubs, clinical personnel, inventory management and other associated services related to the delivery and smooth running of the managed service.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-034890


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments and Consumables

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 June 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 10

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd

One, Fleet Place

London

EC4M 7WS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LTD

Waterloo Industrial Estate

Bidford-upon-Avon

B50 4JH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

D.O.R.C. Limited

Millhouse, 32 to 38 East Street

Rochford

SS4 1DB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AMO United Kingdom Limited

Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride

Wokingham

RG40 3EW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Molnlycke Health Care Limited

Unity House, Medlock Street

Oldham

OL1 3HS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rocialle Healthcare Limited

Ty Mynydd, Cwm Cynon Business Park

Mountain Ash

CF45 4ER

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Vernacare International Limited

1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park, Buckshaw Village

Chorley

PR7 7NB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Ophthalmic Solutions and Gases

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 June 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd

One, Fleet Place

London

EC4M 7WS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LTD

Waterloo Industrial Estate

Bidford-upon-Avon

B50 4JH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carl Zeiss Ltd

ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park

Cambourne

CB23 6DW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

D.O.R.C. Limited

Millhouse, 32 to 38 East Street

Rochford

SS4 1DB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AMO United Kingdom Limited

Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride

Wokingham

RG40 3EW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £10,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Ophthalmic Machines & Equipment

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 June 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd

One, Fleet Place

London

EC4M 7WS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LTD

Waterloo Industrial Estate

Bidford-upon-Avon

B50 4JH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carl Zeiss Ltd

ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park

Cambourne

CB23 6DW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

D.O.R.C. Limited

Millhouse, 32 to 38 East Street

Rochford

SS4 1DB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AMO United Kingdom Limited

Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride

Wokingham

RG40 3EW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Main Line (Instruments) Ltd

Unit 2, The Cyclo Works, Lifford Lane, Kings Norton

Birmingham

B30 3DY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £30,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Intraocular Lenses & Accessories

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 June 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd

One, Fleet Place

London

EC4M 7WS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LTD

Waterloo Industrial Estate

Bidford-upon-Avon

B50 4JH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carl Zeiss Ltd

ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park

Cambourne

CB23 6DW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AMO United Kingdom Limited

Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride

Wokingham

RG40 3EW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £10,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Glaucoma Stents & Accessories

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 June 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd

One, Fleet Place

London

EC4M 7WS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AMO United Kingdom Limited

Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride

Wokingham

RG40 3EW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £10,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

Ophthalmic Procedure Packs

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 June 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd

One, Fleet Place

London

EC4M 7WS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LTD

Waterloo Industrial Estate

Bidford-upon-Avon

B50 4JH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Clonallon Laboratories Ltd

5 Milltown Industrial Estate

Warrenpoint

BT34 3FN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

D.O.R.C. Limited

Millhouse, 32 to 38 East Street

Rochford

SS4 1DB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Molnlycke Health Care Limited

Unity House, Medlock Street

Oldham

OL1 3HS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rocialle Healthcare Limited

Ty Mynydd, Cwm Cynon Business Park

Mountain Ash

CF45 4ER

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Vernacare International Limited

1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park, Buckshaw Village

Chorley

PR7 7NB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

7

Title

Ophthalmic Digital Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 June 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carl Zeiss Ltd

ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park

Cambourne

CB23 6DW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GPI Britannia Limited

1&2 Heritage Park, Hayes Way

Cannock

WS11 7LT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medisoft Limited

33 Park Place

Leeds

LS1 2RY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £20,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

8

Title

Ophthalmic Vision Aids & Accessories

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 June 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Associated Optical

13 Gore Road

Burnham

SL1 8AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £20,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

9

Title

Managed Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 June 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carl Zeiss Ltd

ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park

Cambourne

CB23 6DW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AMO United Kingdom Limited

Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride

Wokingham

RG40 3EW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

New Medical Systems Limited

Forum 6, Parkway, Solent Business Park

Whitley

PO15 7PA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Vanguard Healthcare Solutions Limited

Unit 1144 Regent Court, The Square, Gloucester Business Park

Brockworth

GL3 4AD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

HTE is undertaking central purchasing body activities in carrying out this tender exercise by virtue of its partnership with MSE. Notwithstanding HTE's relationship with MSE, it is HTE conducting this tender exercise and all enquiries should be directed to HTE as confirmed in Section 1 above. MSE and not HTE will execute the resultant framework agreement with successful bidders. The bodies to whom the use of this Agreement will be open include all contracting authorities in the UK as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as may be updated from time to time. In particular, the following entities in the UK (particularly those of a health and/or social carenature) are envisaged as Agreement users: Public sector classification guide and forward work plan - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

To view the list use the downloadable spreadsheet. This list includes each organisation’s successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations and associated organisation created due to any organisational changes. This Agreement will be open to any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health, and/or

social care nature or which have a similar procurement need, and/or any UK based central government authority listed at Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, in respect of any goods or services to any of the above listed organization.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe

19 George Road

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B15 1NU

Telephone

+44 8458875000

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

HTE will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.