Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
19 George Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 1NU
UK
Telephone: +44 08458875000
E-mail: connie.lee@htepg.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
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
Framework Agreement for the Supply of Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway Goods & Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway Goods & Services. The framework will have a comprehensive range of products and services that are categorised into 9 Lots. The duration of the framework will be 4 years maximum: 3 years initial period with the option of extending for up to 12 months.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
200 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments and Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33141220
33141230
33141411
33162200
33169000
33662100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide ophthalmic surgical instruments and consumables (single use disposables or reusable products) used in the course of standard ophthalmic related procedures.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Solutions and Gases
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33600000
33662100
33692000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide ophthalmic solutions and gases used in the course of standard ophthalmic procedures.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Machines & Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
33115000
33122000
33124100
33162000
33169000
38600000
38634000
38636000
38636100
50400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide Ophthalmic Machines and Equipment including the associated accessories and maintenance services. The Ophthalmic Machine and Equipment supplied can be appropriately defined for use throughout the ophthalmic surgical pathway from initial assessment, pre-operative, intra-operative and/or post-operative across primary to acute, tertiary care.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Intraocular Lenses (IOL’s) & Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33169000
33731110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide intraocular lenses (IOL’s) which are artificial lenses implanted in the eye and the associated accessories. This Lot includes but is not limited to IOLs with different diopters (unit of measure for the refractive power of an optical lens), monofocal, multifocal or toric lenses. Lenses provided can be made from a range of different materials and can be applied with the use of either preloaded, non-preloaded or reusable injectors.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Glaucoma Stents & Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33184100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide glaucoma shunts, stents and associated accessories to increase outflow of intraocular fluid and reduce intraocular pressure (IOP). The devices create an alternative passageway that bypasses the normal drainage channel in the eye to improve drainage of aqueous, reducing IOP. The stents will come in a range of different lengths and can come in varying forms of injectors such as pre-loaded, single-use or sterile injector.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Procedure Packs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33141116
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide Ophthalmic Procedure Packs, both standard off the shelf packs and bespoke custom packs.
This includes but is not limited to the following:
• Vitrectomy Packs
• Phacoemulsification Packs
• Other Ophthalmic Custom Packs
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Digital Solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33124100
33124110
33195000
48000000
48514000
48814000
48814400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide digital solutions or technologies to support the Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway across both primary and acute, tertiary care settings. The scope can include but is not limited to the following:
• Tele-ophthalmology system
• Diagnostics software
• Operative planning software
• Patient monitoring tools
• Data management software
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by
a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the
discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Vision Aids & Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33184600
33730000
33731000
33731100
33731120
33734000
33734100
33734200
38624000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide vision aids and associated accessories to support the Patient Surgical Pathway.
The products include the following but is not limited to these items only:
• Contact Lenses
• Spectacles and Frames
• Low Vision Aids
• Prosthetics, such as artificial eyes, cosmetic shells, include custom-made options
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Managed Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
33140000
33141000
33169000
50421000
51410000
85111100
85111200
85121000
85121280
85121281
85121300
85160000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this Lot the supplier will provide end-to-end Managed Services to provide a comprehensive service coverage throughout the patient Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway.
The customer requirement for a Managed Service may fall within scope within a single lot or fall across a combination of lots. The scope of this Lot covers the specifications, and requirements, defined under the individual Lot above.
The awarded Tenderer(s) will have the contractual responsibility in the delivery and management of the service, this may include provision of consumables, equipment, software, infrastructure, e.g., ground works, surgical hubs, clinical personnel, inventory management and other associated services related to the delivery and smooth running of the managed service.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework is to run for 36 months initially with the option to extend by a further 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months (in total) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-034890
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments and Consumables
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd
One, Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7WS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LTD
Waterloo Industrial Estate
Bidford-upon-Avon
B50 4JH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D.O.R.C. Limited
Millhouse, 32 to 38 East Street
Rochford
SS4 1DB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AMO United Kingdom Limited
Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
RG40 3EW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Molnlycke Health Care Limited
Unity House, Medlock Street
Oldham
OL1 3HS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rocialle Healthcare Limited
Ty Mynydd, Cwm Cynon Business Park
Mountain Ash
CF45 4ER
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vernacare International Limited
1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park, Buckshaw Village
Chorley
PR7 7NB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Ophthalmic Solutions and Gases
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd
One, Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7WS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LTD
Waterloo Industrial Estate
Bidford-upon-Avon
B50 4JH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carl Zeiss Ltd
ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
CB23 6DW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D.O.R.C. Limited
Millhouse, 32 to 38 East Street
Rochford
SS4 1DB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AMO United Kingdom Limited
Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
RG40 3EW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Ophthalmic Machines & Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd
One, Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7WS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LTD
Waterloo Industrial Estate
Bidford-upon-Avon
B50 4JH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carl Zeiss Ltd
ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
CB23 6DW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D.O.R.C. Limited
Millhouse, 32 to 38 East Street
Rochford
SS4 1DB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AMO United Kingdom Limited
Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
RG40 3EW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Main Line (Instruments) Ltd
Unit 2, The Cyclo Works, Lifford Lane, Kings Norton
Birmingham
B30 3DY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 30 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Intraocular Lenses & Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd
One, Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7WS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LTD
Waterloo Industrial Estate
Bidford-upon-Avon
B50 4JH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carl Zeiss Ltd
ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
CB23 6DW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AMO United Kingdom Limited
Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
RG40 3EW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Glaucoma Stents & Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd
One, Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7WS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AMO United Kingdom Limited
Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
RG40 3EW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Ophthalmic Procedure Packs
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bausch & Lomb U.K. Ltd
One, Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7WS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LTD
Waterloo Industrial Estate
Bidford-upon-Avon
B50 4JH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clonallon Laboratories Ltd
5 Milltown Industrial Estate
Warrenpoint
BT34 3FN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D.O.R.C. Limited
Millhouse, 32 to 38 East Street
Rochford
SS4 1DB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Molnlycke Health Care Limited
Unity House, Medlock Street
Oldham
OL1 3HS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rocialle Healthcare Limited
Ty Mynydd, Cwm Cynon Business Park
Mountain Ash
CF45 4ER
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vernacare International Limited
1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park, Buckshaw Village
Chorley
PR7 7NB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Ophthalmic Digital Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carl Zeiss Ltd
ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
CB23 6DW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GPI Britannia Limited
1&2 Heritage Park, Hayes Way
Cannock
WS11 7LT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medisoft Limited
33 Park Place
Leeds
LS1 2RY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Ophthalmic Vision Aids & Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Associated Optical
13 Gore Road
Burnham
SL1 8AA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Managed Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carl Zeiss Ltd
ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
CB23 6DW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AMO United Kingdom Limited
Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
RG40 3EW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
New Medical Systems Limited
Forum 6, Parkway, Solent Business Park
Whitley
PO15 7PA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vanguard Healthcare Solutions Limited
Unit 1144 Regent Court, The Square, Gloucester Business Park
Brockworth
GL3 4AD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
HTE is undertaking central purchasing body activities in carrying out this tender exercise by virtue of its partnership with MSE. Notwithstanding HTE's relationship with MSE, it is HTE conducting this tender exercise and all enquiries should be directed to HTE as confirmed in Section 1 above. MSE and not HTE will execute the resultant framework agreement with successful bidders. The bodies to whom the use of this Agreement will be open include all contracting authorities in the UK as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as may be updated from time to time. In particular, the following entities in the UK (particularly those of a health and/or social carenature) are envisaged as Agreement users: Public sector classification guide and forward work plan - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
To view the list use the downloadable spreadsheet. This list includes each organisation’s successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations and associated organisation created due to any organisational changes. This Agreement will be open to any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health, and/or
social care nature or which have a similar procurement need, and/or any UK based central government authority listed at Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, in respect of any goods or services to any of the above listed organization.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe
19 George Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 1NU
UK
Telephone: +44 8458875000
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
HTE will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/07/2024