Intraocular Lenses, Viscoelastics & Phaco machines

Concepts

• intraocular lenses
• edinburgh
• common services agency
• national services scotland
• eye care products and corrective lenses
• phacoemulsification machines
• delivery of intraocular lenses
• viscoelastics & phaco
• viscoelastics
• national health service

Location

ll Locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, all NHS Scotland Special Boards and/or the Authority

Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Intraocular Lenses, Viscoelastics, Phacoemulsification machines, service for phacoemulsification machines and associated cassette packs on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’).

Lot Division

Renewal Options

2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority

CPV Codes

• 33731110 - Intraocular lenses
• 33730000 - Eye care products and corrective lenses

Indicators

• An E-Auction may be used.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The values in Section II.1.5, reflects the full duration of the framework including any extension options. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community- benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: -'Community Benefits' in this context are contractual requirements which deliver a wider social benefit in addition to the core purpose of the contract. Examples of Community Benefits - Community activity – investment in buildings, resources, facilities, (new or repair), human resources - Supporting education, learning, schools – school visits, presentations, providing resources, factory / site visits, education, training and learning -Employment – supporting via apprentices, employing unemployed, training, skills development, supporting return to work - Economic – support SMEs, 3rd sector / supported business indirectly, directly or via sub-contracting - In particular, requirements which the authority is particularly interested in for this framework relate to targeted training and recruitment. The Authority is interested in opportunities for the long term unemployed, those not in education, employment or training employment, addressing barriers to employment and personal development through vocational qualifications. - National Services Scotland and Public Health Scotland have launched NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway. Access the portal: https://nhsnss.service-now.com/community_benefit Find out more: Access our Community Benefit Gateway | National Services Scotland (nhs.scot) https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/our-organisation/procurement/community-ben... - Suppliers are asked to support the concept, provision and ongoing development of community benefits provision in relation to this contract. - Suppliers are asked to provide a brief summary of the community benefits you already deliver in your business, where these are delivered and what they have achieved in outcomes. - Suppliers are asked to summarise what additional community benefits you propose to develop and deliver as part of this contract if successful. - Suppliers are asked to confirm that you agree to participate in and support a process of ongoing contract and supplier development in this area including the tracking and reporting of community benefits delivered as part of this contract. (SC Ref:701630) The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 22227. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits are included, but not mandatory, in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: In accordance with the Procurement Reform Act 2014, this Framework invites consideration of Community Benefits in addition to the supply and services of the products detailed. Where Health boards commit to volume above the 0-1999 band, bidders should refer to the Community Benefit Marketplace Portal for NHS Scotland for additional detail. Provision of Community Benefits is an Unscored requirement in this tender. (SC Ref:704312)