Ophthalmology - FOI Response Register

1. When is the current contract for IOLs (Intraocular lenses) in Ophthalmology up for renewal? Please provide contract end date and extension options.

A: Under warranty until May 2024.

2. When is your Phaco machinery (for cataracts) contract up for renewal? Please provide contract end date and extension options.

A: April 2024, 12 month.

3. When is your VR machinery (for vitreoretinal) contract up for renewal? Please provide contract end date and extension options.

A: None on site.

4. What is your current Route to Market for IOLs, Phaco and VR?

      A: Direct wrt National Framework pricing

5. When does your procurement department plan to actively start in pretender engagement for IOLs, Phaco and VR? Please include a date.

A: Part of 10 year equipment replacement plan, 12 months before replacement date.

6. Who is your current IOL provider and what brand of IOL you currently use?

A: Carl Zeiss, IOL Master 700.

7. Who is your current Phaco machine provider?

A: Alcon, Centurion.

8. Who is your current VR machine provider?

A; None

9. How many Phaco machines do you have and what are the age of these machines?

A: 1, 2 years.

10. How many VR machines do you have and what are the age of these machines?

A; None.

11. How many YAG lasers linked PCO (Posterior capsule Opacification) after cataracts have you undertaken between: 2021-2022 2022-2023 Calendar Year

2021 – 2022 21

2022 – 2023 35

12. Do you have any subcontracting arrangements for Cataract Surgery with the independent sector within this financial year, if so please provide details including volumes?

No