Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership (hosted by Velindre NHS Trust)
Alder House, Alder Court, St Asaph Business Park
St Asaph
LL17 0JL
UK
Contact person: Sheree Evans
Telephone: +44 1745366826
E-mail: sheree.evans2@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
All Wales Ophthalmology Consumables Framework Agreement
Reference number: CLI-OJEU-50995
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership – Procurement Services (NWSSP-ProcS), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, are seeking to go out to tender for the renewal of its All Wales Framework for the Supply of Ophthalmology Consumables CLI-OJEU-39132. In addition to the current category areas covered by this Framework Agreement, the renewal may include certain hand held/non-surgical devices used within Ophthalmology.
The Framework Agreement is and will continue to be utilised by NHS Wales Bodies as defined in the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006.
The current Framework Agreement is broken down into Lots detailed within Section II.2 Description of this notice.
NWSSP-ProcS are looking to enter into pre-tender engagement with interested suppliers to explore all options, including amending/addition of Lots, Value-Based/Outcome-Based solutions, Social Value including Welsh Foundational Economy and Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, prior to commencing the tender process. This will assist in determining the procurement route to be undertaken and inform the Lot Structure. It will also afford interested suppliers the opportunity to ask questions in an open and transparent manner.
All interested parties will be invited to an open pre-tender engagement presentation/Q&A session on Monday 17th October 2022, 10:00am-12:00noon via MS Teams. The maximum number of attendees is 40.
All interested parties are requested to express their interest in writing by email with the Subject to read “Expression of Interest” to Sheree.evans2@wales.nhs.uk.
Please include your company name, a brief overview of your Organisations activity in relation to this Tender opportunity, your contact details including your contact name, position, telephone number and contact email addresses by no later than Noon on Friday 7th October 2022.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
6 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Disposable Ophthalmic Instruments
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
33169000
33162000
33141230
38636000
33141411
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Disposable Ophthalmic Instruments including but not limited to forceps, scissors.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engagement in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Reusable Ophthalmic Instruments
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33169000
33162000
33141230
38636000
33100000
33141411
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will cover Reusable Ophthalmic Instruments including but not limited to forceps, scissors.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Machines and Handheld Electronic Devices
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
33169000
33162000
38636000
33122000
38634000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Ophthalmic Machines and Handheld Electronic Devices including but not limited to Slit Lamps, Tonometers, Lensmeters (under 5000 GBP).
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Machine and Device Specific Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33169000
33100000
33162000
38636000
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover consumables linked to specific Ophthalmic Machines and Devices.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Kits
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
33169000
33162000
38636000
33141411
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Ophthalmic Machine and Procedural Kits, including but not limited to PHACO, Cataract, Chalazion, Vitrectomy
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Rings
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
33169000
33162000
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Ophthalmic Rings including but not limited Symblepharon, Malyugin, Capsular Tension, Flieringa.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Glaucoma Implants and Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
33169000
33162000
33122000
38636000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Glaucoma Implants and Consumables including but not limited Valves, Implants, Stents
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Vision Testing and Correction Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33122000
33169000
33162000
38636000
33100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Vision Testing and Correction Consumables including but not limited Stereo Test, Acuity Test, Pen Torch, Trial Frame, Phano Glasses.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Eye Stains, Gases, Oils and Visco
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Eye Stains, Gases, Oils and Visco.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
33169000
33162000
38636000
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Ophthalmic Consumables including but not limited Iris Hooks, Eye Spears, Plugs, Eyelid Implants.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Cannulas and Needles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141220
33162000
33100000
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Ophthalmic Cannulas and Needles including but not limited Lacrimal, Anterior Chamber, Irrigating, Sub Tenon, Intravitreal.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
IOLs and Associated Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33731110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover IOLs and associated Consumables.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Bandage Contact Lens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33731000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Bandage Contact Lens.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage in pre-tender dialogue with interested bidders.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/05/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please email sheree.evans2@wales.nhs.uk to register your interest, not via the Sell2Wales website.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=124324.
(WA Ref:124324)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/09/2022