Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories

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 £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. Lot 1: Theatre Microscopes 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. 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. Lot 2: Outpatient Microscopes Lot 2 – Outpatient Microscopes includes but is not limited to the following • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) • Dental • Colposcope; and • Associated Accessories. 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.