Microscopes

Tender description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the direct route of operating (theatre and outpatient) microscopes and associated accessories that are for use predominantly within National Health Service (Trust) Operating Theatre and Outpatient departments. The types of microscopes that may be supplied under the terms of the Framework Agreement and that are for use in the said Operating Theatre and Outpatient departments are: Theatre Microscopes: — Ear Nose Throat (ENT); — Ophthalmic; — Neurological; and — Plastics and Maxillofacial. Outpatient Microscopes: — ENT; — Dental; and — Colposcope. Applicants must be able to supply the Microscope equipment as detailed in the evaluated product lines (see section 2.18 of the Invitation to Tender document) in order to formally respond to this tender. This means that any potential Applicant will be unable to submit a tender if they are only able to supply microscope-related consumable items only. This Framework Agreement is for 24 months with the option to extend in incremental stages for up to a total period of 24 months.