Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Lothian Health Board
Mainpoint, 2nd Floor, 102 Westport
Edinburgh
EH3 9DN
UK
Contact person: Wouter Piessens
Telephone: +44 7977454753
E-mail: wouter.piessens2@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nhslothian.scot/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00326
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.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
Glaucoma Surgery Devices
Reference number: LR3-112-2024
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33122000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Lothian Health board (more commonly known as NHS Lothian) (‘the Authority’) acting
through its Finance division is undertaking this procurement of supply and
delivery of Glaucoma surgery devices.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
633 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Glaucoma Drainage Devices (tubes)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot seeks bids for implants into eye bypassing conventional aqueous outflow pathway and draining externally to lower intraocular pressure.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Continuity of Supply
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Trabecular Meshwork Bypass Procedures
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot seeks implants or products for laser treatment through trabecular meshwork tissue to improve conventional aqueous outflow mechanism to lower intraocular pressure.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Continuity of Supply
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Canaloplasty and Trabeculotomy Devices
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot seeks devices for dilation of downstream (Schlemm) canal and/or stripping barrier trabecular meshwork tissue, to improve conventional aqueous outflow to lower intraocular pressure.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Continuity of Supply
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Suprachoroidal Devices
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot seeks devices for the dilation of suprachoroidal space to improve uveal scleral aqueous outflow pathway to lower intraocular pressure.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Continuity of Supply
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Combination lot
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The combination lot allows bidders to consider their offers to previous lots in the round to give an overall offer/ matrix of offers which provide improved value for money to the boards within the procurement regulations.
- Bidders should use this page to detail the means by which NHS Lothian can achieve the best value for money in this commodity area through combining requirements across the lots included.
-Bidders should be aware that award to the combination lot allows bidder to submit additional combination offers after the start of the contract. A bidder that is not awarded to the combination lot is unable to make these additional combination offers after the start of the contract.
THIS IS AN UNSCORED LOT.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority
II.2.9)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
(1)All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover and financial ratios of the
candidate in respect of the activities which are similar type to the subject matter of the notice.
(2)All candidates will be required to provide statement of accounts or extracts relating to their business. See contract/tender documentation
which incorporates the requirements of the SPD(Scotland)and the financial period of reporting is the previous 3 financial years.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Mandatory requirements for all lots
All products tendered are CE/UKCA/CE UKNI Marked in accordance with MDD 93/42/EEC.
All products tendered for are Latex Free (Inclusive of Packaging).
All products tendered which are single use products are sterile as delivered, and in single use sterile packaging in accordance with Scots Law.
Confirmation that organisation/ manufacturer is ISO13485:2016 certified, or equivalent.
Confirmation that organisation/ manufacturer is ISO14001 certified, or equivalent.
All contract pricing must be fixed for the main term of the contract (1 years).
Prices must include all applicable duties paid.
Tendered pricing shall be inclusive of standard p&p
Compliance in principle with NHSS Standard Consignment Agreement.
Packaging must be GS1 compliant.
Purchase orders must be processed via multiple routes of contact without differentiation in response.
Every delivered product must have a minimum shelf life of 12 months.
Batch/lot codes and expiry dates must be shown on all packaging
In case of a supply shortage, bidders must provide a suitable alternative offered by tendered or a competitor, to NHS Lothian at no extra cost
A minimum of 3 Months notice must be given for any change to product included in the tender and shall assist in this time with the identification of suitable alternative products, whether offered by the bidder, or a competitor.
Bidders must confirm that that per slice of annual sales to NHS Lothian on glaucoma surgery devices exceeding GBP 50,000 , bidders will commit to fulfil at least one (1) community benefit project per year, as posted on the Community Benefits Gateway.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
12/12/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
12/12/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
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
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30514.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:
https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/communitybenefits-
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-benefits-gateway/Requirement
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
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 61564. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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:
Bidders are requested to confirm that that per slice of annual sales to NHS Lothian on glaucoma devices exceeding 50,000, bidders will commit to fulfil at least one (1) community benefit project per year, as posted on the Community Benefits Gateway.
(SC Ref:815009)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or(where no deselection process has previously been made)applied to
be selected to tender, of its decision to award the Framework Agreement which notification will contain, among other information, a
summary of the reasons as to why the economic operator was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a
minimum of 10(ten) clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15(fifteen)if the communication method used is not electronic)between the date
on which the Authority dispatches the notice(s)and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant Framework
Agreement. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition
on entering into the Framework Agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of, or the court, by interim
order, brings to amend the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the Framework Agreement has been entered
into include the setting aside of the decision to award the Framework Agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court
proceedings against the Authority after the framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless
grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the
remedies that maybe awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/11/2025