Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-03-17
Buyer: National Waiting Times Centre Board
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33122000: Ophthalmological equipment
Estimated value: 1750000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-04-17
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NWTC wish to implement a contract to provide phaco emulsification machines with associated handpieces, cassettes and MICS needles. For clarity, no other consumables i.e. drapes, syringes, swabs, etc. form part of this procurement exercise.
NWTC Board will consider this option to purchase a maximum of seven phacoemulsification machines with associated handpieces, cassettes and MICS needles.
The initial requirement is for equipment to support four theatres with a possible fifth and sixth theatre being added within the lifecycle of this contract.
Also it would be expected that we would have one spare unit for possible equipment failures and issues.
NWTC Board reserve the right to purchase associated products relating to this contract throughout the lifetime of the contract.
Quantities stated anywhere with the documentation or contract notice is provided for indication only and is not binding to NWTC Board.
Purchase of Cassettes and MICS Needles with Phaco Machines and Handpieces to be Loaned FOC for the Duration of the Contract
NWTC Board are seeking a provider of phaco emulsification machines with handpieces cassettes and MICS needles. It is anticipated that a total of seven machines will be required with the associated consumables listed above. The current situation within the Board is machines and handpieces are provided free on loan for the duration of the contract and associated consumables are purchased. The Board may consider this arrangement again or consider purchasing machines and handpieces/cassettes/MICS needles via capital expenditure (Lot 1) should this prove to be more economically advantageous. Detailed information is provided within the specification documents.
3 years contract with option to extend for a further two 12 month periods at the discretion of the Board.
Quantities stated anywhere within the documentation or contract notice are provided for indication only and are not binding to NWTC Board.
All economic operators (EO's) must complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) via Public Contract Scotland (PCS) portal link.
With reference to question 4B.6 — NWTC Board will use its financial evaluation matrix to assess the financial stability of bidders. EO's should complete the evaluation matrix spreadsheet included in the tender documents and confirm they meet the minimum requirements. EO's with a score of 50 and above will be deemed to have evidenced financial stability. EO's who do not meet a score of 50 will not be considered. EO's must be able to provide financial accounts when requested by NWTC Board.
With reference to ESPD question 4B.5.b EO's must hold and evidence employer's (Compulsory) liability insurance = GBP 10 million. If EO's do not currently have this level of insurance they must agree to put this in place prior to commencement of the contract. This is a pass/fail question. EO's who fail will not be considered.
With reference to ESPD question 4B.5.c EO's must hold and evidence public liability insurance = GPB 10 million. If EO's do not currently have this level of insurance they must agree to put this in place prior to commencement of the contract. This is a pass/fail question. EO's who fail will not be considered.
With reference to ESPD question 4C1.2 EO's must provide details of three (3) examples of the organisation's experience in delivering and commissioning services similar to those described in part II.2.4 of the OJEU contract notice. Examples must be from the last 3 years and be on a similar scale to this project. Your response should clearly indicate customer contact details in each example. EO's who do not provide this information will not be considered.


Award value: 1750000