All questions are shown as received by the Trust.
1. Does the Trust currently use an Operating Microscope for the purposes of Ophthalmic Surgery? [YES / NO]
2. How many pieces of microscopy equipment does the operating department use for Ophthalmic Surgery, and what is the manufacturer, model and age? [Please list these, including Manufacturer, Model, and Age of Equipment]
3. Are these microscopes free-standing or ceiling-mounted? [Floor-standing / Ceiling-Mounted]
4. Is this equipment owned, leased or rented by the department? [Owned / Leased / Rented]
5. If the equipment is Leased or Rented, how long is this contract, and when does it come to an end? Is there an option to extend the contract? Is this contract linked to the purchase of any related consumables, e.g. IOLs? [Length], [Date], [YES / NO], [RELATED CONSUMABLE?]
6. Does the Trust / department plan to replace these after a fixed time period, and if so, what is this time period in years? [YES / NO], [Years]
7. Does the Trust / Department currently have a service contract in place for this equipment with either the equipment manufacturer or another maintenance provider? [MANUFACTURER / 3rd PARTY / NO]
8. Is the Trust currently in the buying cycle for new ophthalmic microscopy equipment? [YES / NO]
9. If Yes, when is this procurement exercise expected to take place? [Expected Date]
10. If No, does the Trust plan to start the buying cycle within the next 3 years? [YES / NO]
11. What is the Trust’s route to market for new pieces of ophthalmic microscopy equipment? [Direct Purchase Agreement / NHSSC / Other]
