Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 23/05/2023

External Reference: 2023-544970

FTS Reference: 2023-010600

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
N/A
Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
ST4 6QG
UK
Contact person: Emily Sutton
NUTS code:  UKG23 -  Stoke-on-Trent
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=67261&B=UHNS
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  NHS
I.5)

Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

SUPPLY OF CONTACT LENSES AND LOW VISUAL AIDS - Expression of Interest
Reference number:  SUPPLY OF CONTACT LENSES AND LOW
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85111200  -  Medical hospital services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This is an expression of interest call for The University Hospital of North Midlands to establish if there may be any external supplier for the provision of Low Visual Aids and Contact Lenses service within the Optometry/Ophthalmology/Orthoptic Department at the Royal Stoke University Hospital - Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6QG. All work is to be carried out at the Trust premises. The intended dates for contract are, 1st June 2023 to 30th April 2026 with potential options to extend for 12 months.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 400000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85121000  -  Medical practice services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKG23 -  Stoke-on-Trent
Main site or place of performance:  
Newcastle Under Lyme
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The University Hospital of North Midlands is releasing this expression of interest to ask for the market to respond with any potential external supplier for the provision of Low Visual Aids and Contact Lenses service within the Optometry/ Ophthalmology/ Orthoptic Department at the Royal Stoke University Hospital ST4 6QG. All work is to be carried out at the Trust premises.
Attached is a detailed Provision of the service in relation to the expression of interest.
II.2.14)

Additional information

If any external supplier wishes to express interest on the Provision of service for supply of contact lenses and low visual aids, please direct this through the messaging portal through the EU-Supply portal.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

19/06/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information