Medical equipments

Tender 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 GBP 10 000 000 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 GBP 41 634 506, including growth. Theatre microscopes: • ear, nose, throat (ENT), • ophthalmic, • neurological, • plastics and maxillofacial, and • associated accessories. It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of GBP 16 200 000.00 however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 50 % at tender evaluation stage to the lot. Outpatient microscopes: • ear, nose, throat (ENT), • dental, • colposcope, and • associated accessories. It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of GBP 4 050 000.00 however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score met or exceeded a hurdle of at least 50 % at tender evaluation stage to the lot.