Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Royal Stoke University Hospial, Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Contact
Lydia Russell
Telephone
+49 1782672050
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG - West Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
NHS
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The provision of Glaucoma device
Reference number
MED6388
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University hospital of North Midlands is looking to award a supplier who is able to provide a minimally invasive glaucoma procedure device that targets all 3 points of resistance- Schlemm’s canal, collector channels and the trabecular meshwork in one procedure.
Surgeons are looking for a system that is indicated for the catheterization and transluminal viscodilation of Schlemm’s canal and the cutting of trabecular meshwork to reduce intraocular pressure in adult patients with open-angle glaucoma.
This is not an invitation to tender, nor does it preclude or favour eligibility to participate in the formal procurement once it starts. It is a process solely to test the current market capacity, to scope the services, and inform the procurement process.
Details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final tender notice.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £322,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG23 - Stoke-on-Trent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. In the event of a publicly advertised tender being required, you will need to respond to the tender notice to be considered for this contract. The purpose of this PIN is to maximise transparency, act as a soft market test to understand numbers of potential bidders and increase competition for any potential upcoming tender notice, if it is to go ahead. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final tender notice, if required.
If you are interested in any future procurement relating to this PIN, then please express your interest to this PIN via the Atamis portal.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 January 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