Framework for the Supply of Viscoelastics

The purpose of this tender is to put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of Viscoelastic products for use in participating Trusts

The contract will be for Sodium hyaluronate syringes for use in ophthalmic surgery. All products must conform to EU and UK Legislation.

The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) hosted by The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trusts has collated the requirements of the following Trusts who may or may not be participating in this offer, subject to the terms of any existing agreements. Hereafter all references to Pharmacy Collaborative will incorporate these Trusts also. Inclusion of ICB's / Mental health Trusts across the region may be required at a later stage.

Current Acute Membership is listed below but is subject to change throughout the life of any resulting contract. The following web address provides the most up to date member list. https://www.empc.nhs.uk/

The Purchasing Collaborative Organisations that are listed under The Specialist Pharmacy Service may participate in this Framework during the Contract period. Please see the current list at: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/

Framework agreement may extend to: All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to:

NHS Provider Directory

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/

NHS Foundation Trusts at:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls

This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement.

Additional information: This is a two year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and with the agreement of the Supplier's The current annual value with the EMPC members is c£65k per annum.

The contract take up could reach up to £800k for the 4 year period, depending on Contract take up by the Trusts listed in 11.2.4.