Supply of Operating Theatre and Outpatient Microscopes to NHS Supply Chain
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Operating Theatre and Outpatient Microscopes to NHS Supply Chain
Awarded 22 Nov 2016
Awarded22 Nov 2016
Value£32,000,000.00
AgencyNHS SUPPLY CHAIN
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 5y 12mo ago4y term
Awarded 22 Nov 2016Expired 21 Nov 2020
About
NHS Supply Chain awarded a contract to Albert Waeschle Ltd, Carl Zeiss Ltd, D.P.
Medical Systems Limited, Haag-Streit UK Limited, Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited, Liteoptics Limited, Prescott's Surgical Limited, RB Medical Engineering Limited, and Swo for the supply of operating theatre and outpatient microscopes and associated accessories.
The contract covers theatre microscopes for ENT, ophthalmic, neurological, and plastics/maxillofacial applications, and outpatient microscopes for ENT, dental, and colposcopy use.
The framework agreement is for 24 months with an option to extend for up to a total of 24 months, with a contract value of £32,000,000.
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Supply of Operating Theatre and Outpatient Microscopes to NHS Supply Chain
Won by Albert Waeschle Ltd,Carl Zeiss Ltd,D.P. Medical Systems Limited,Haag-Streit UK Limited,Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited,Liteoptics Limited,Prescott's Surgical Limited,RB Medical Engineering Limited,Sword Medical UK Limited · NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
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