Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Contact
Colette Clegg
t7contracting@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.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
Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating microscopes, for both theatre and outpatient environments including all variations specified for use in a medical setting excluding Pathology and Laboratory Microscopes. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £20,000,000 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. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is £80,000,000, including growth.
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: £80,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Theatre Microscopes
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
- 33164100 - Colposcope
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38634000 - Optical microscopes
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
- 50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment
- 72212180 - Medical software development services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 – Theatre Microscopes includes but is not limited to the following
• Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)
• Ophthalmic
• Digital Microscopes
• Neurological
• Plastics and Maxillofacial; and
• Associated Accessories.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 7%
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 17%
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 12%
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 14%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: Financial 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with the option to extend up to 48 months.
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.2.14) Additional information
NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories on a direct route of supply basis between NHS Supply Chain's customers and successful Applicants. It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £48000000 however this is approximate only.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Outpatient Microscopes
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
- 33164100 - Colposcope
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38634000 - Optical microscopes
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
- 50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Outpatient Microscopes includes but is not limited to the following
• Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)
• Dental
• Colposcope; and
• Associated Accessories.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 7%
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 17%
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 12%
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 14%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: Financial 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with the option to extend up to 48 months.
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.2.14) Additional information
NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories on a direct route of supply basis between NHS Supply Chain's customers and successful Applicants. It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £12000000 however this is approximate only.
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-020537
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1
Title
Theatre Microscopes
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 October 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 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
B. BRAUN MEDICAL LIMITED
Brookdale Road, Thorncliffe Park Estate, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2PW
Sheffield
S35 2PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
National registration number
2296559
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D.P. MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED
Lynwood House, Crofton Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8QE
Kent
BR6 8QE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
2088954
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT) LIMITED
Keymed House, Stock Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5QH
Southend-On-Sea
SS2 5QH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
National registration number
966736
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED
19 Jessops Riverside, 800 Brightside Lane, Sheffield, England, S9 2RX
Sheffield
S9 2RX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
National registration number
476611
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PRESCOTT'S SURGICAL LTD
Number 22 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, TN4 8AS
Kent
TN4 8AS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
9394740
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SWORD MEDICAL UK LIMITEDv
Gosport Business Centre, Aerodrome Road, Gosport, Hampshire, England, PO13 0FQ
Gosport
PO13 0FQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
National registration number
9185824
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALBERT WAESCHLE LIMITED
11 Balena Close, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DB
Poole
BH17 7DB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK25 - Dorset
National registration number
1675355
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, Cambridge, England, CB23 6DW
Cambridge
CB23 6DW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
National registration number
542141
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £64,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Outpatient Microscopes
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 October 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 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
CARL ZEISS LTD
Zeiss House 1030 Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, England, CB23 6DW
Cambridge
CB23 6DW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
National registration number
542141
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D.P. MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED
Lynwood House, Crofton Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8QE
Kent
BR6 8QE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
2088954
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALBERT WAESCHLE LIMITED
11 Balena Close, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DB
Poole
BH17 7DB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
National registration number
1675355
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED
19 Jessops Riverside, 800 Brightside Lane, Sheffield, England, S9 2RX
Sheffield,
S9 2RX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
National registration number
476611
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LITEOPTICS LIMITED
Abbey House, 51 High Street, Saffron Walden, England, CB10 1AF
Saffron Walden
CB10 1AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
National registration number
5733909
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PRESCOTT'S SURGICAL LTD
Number 22 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, TN4 8AS
Kent
TN4 8AS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
9394740
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RB MEDICAL ENGINEERING LIMITED
Unit 2 Alton Road Industrial, Estate, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5NS
Ross On Wye
HR9 5NS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
National registration number
2420424
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SWORD MEDICAL UK LIMITED
Gosport Business Centre, Aerodrome Road, Gosport, Hampshire, England, PO13 0FQ
Gosport
PO13 0FQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
National registration number
9185824
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £16,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Supply Chain Coordination Limited (Management function of NHS Supply Chain)
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom