Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-09-30
Buyer: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33122000: Ophthalmological equipment | 33140000: Medical consumables
Estimated value: 5600000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-10-28
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The procurement of phacoemulsification machines, associated hand pieces, associated suction cassettes and a procedure pack as detailed in the specification. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde requires that the phacoemulsification machines and associated hand pieces are provided free on loan with no up front cost for the duration of the contract period.
The procurement of phacoemulsification machines, associated hand pieces, associated suction cassettes and a procedure pack as detailed in the specification. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde requires that the phacoemulsification machines and associated hand pieces are provided free on loan with no up front cost for the duration of the contract.
With reference to ESPD Question 4B.6 — NHSGG&C will use it's financial evaluation matrix to assess the financial stability of tenders. Tenderers should complete the evaluation matrix spread sheet included in the tender documents and confirm they meet the minimum requirement score. Tenderers with a score of 50 and above will be deemed to have evidenced satisfactory financial stability. Tenderers should be able to provide financial accounts when requested by the NHSGG&C.
With reference to ESPD Question 4B.5 it is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below.
With reference to ESPD Question 4C1.2 Tenderers must provide details of four (4) examples of the organisation’s experience in delivering and commissioning services similar to those described, examples must be from within the last 3 years and be on a similar scale to this project. Your response should clearly indicate who the customer is in each example.
With reference to ESPD Question 4C.9 Tenderers must provide full details of your policy and procedures in relation to the supply of loan equipment.
With reference to ESPD question 4.D1 Tenderers must hold and evidence ISO9001:2015 quality management systems or equivalent.
Failure to provide any of the details required will result in a non-compliant tender and may be rejected.
The tender will be evaluated based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) only the top 2 scoring contractors using MEAT will be taken to the clinical trial.
First stage — selection criteria (noted above) — all tenderers passing this stage will be taken to the next stage.
Second stage — mandatory requirements — all tenderers passing this stage will be taken to the next stage.
Third stage — quality and technical response (27 %) — only the top 2 scoring tenderers will be taken to the next stage.
Fourth stage — clinical evaluation (35 %) — from the top 2 scoring tenderers, 2 companies will be taken to the final stage. The short-listed candidates will be invited to have their machines evaluated in a clinical environment. (specific details regarding sites, duration of product trials etc will be advised, although it is currently proposed that 5 or 6 sites may be involved: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital, Stobhill Hospital, Victoria ACH, Royal Alexandra Hospital and Inverclyde Royal Hospital). The latter two may combine their trial.
It is expected that the trials will last for 2 weeks, with Machines and consumables being offered free for the duration of the trial.
Final stage — quality score and commercial costs — this will identify the most economical advantageous tenderer.


Award value: 5600000