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C472874 - BTH25-222 Audiology Ear Moulds

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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25 Sep 2026 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust buys custom-made audiology ear moulds for patients using behind-the-ear hearing aids and specialist hearing devices. The moulds are made individually from ear impressions and support new hearing-aid fittings as well as replacement and modification of existing moulds. The Trust’s audiology service provides hearing assessment, rehabilitation and hearing-aid services for people across Bradford and surrounding areas; delivery is in Bradford. This is a supply of hearing-care products, rather than a wider audiology service contract. The ear moulds are intended to support fit, patient comfort and clinical outcomes across patients of all ages. The procurement sits within the broader hearing-aid product category (CPV 33185000).

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Starkey Laboratories Limited. The award was made on 11 September 2026, at a value of £40,000. The contract period runs from 28 July 2026 to 27 July 2028. The Trust placed the order through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was treated as a goods contract. The stated contract value is £40,000. The tender deadline was 26 July 2026 at 12:00. The opportunity was not marked as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises. No evaluation criteria or separate lot structure are recorded in the process details.

For suppliers of custom audiology products, this award demonstrates recurring demand from Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for individually manufactured ear moulds, not simply standard hearing-aid stock. A credible supplier would need to turn patient ear impressions into well-fitting moulds and support new fittings alongside replacement and modification work. Consistent product quality matters because the moulds affect comfort, hearing-aid fit and clinical outcomes for patients of different ages, including users of specialist devices. The Trust used a framework call-off, so suppliers seeking similar work should be positioned to participate through the relevant framework route. The requirement was not identified as suitable for SMEs, indicating that competitors should assess whether their production capacity and service arrangements can meet the Trust’s ongoing audiology demand at this scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C472874 - BTH25-222 Audiology Ear Moulds

Notice Description

The Audiology Department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) provides comprehensive hearing assessment, rehabilitation, and hearing aid services to a large and diverse population across Bradford and the surrounding areas. As part of these services, the provision of custom ear moulds is a fundamental requirement, supporting patients of all ages who use behind-the-ear hearing aids and specialist hearing devices. Ear moulds are individually manufactured from patient ear impressions. Demand is driven by both new patient fittings and the ongoing replacement and modification of existing ear moulds. A reliable supply of high-quality custom ear moulds is essential to ensure effective hearing aid fitting, patient comfort, and optimal clinical outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75330b4b-e81f-4776-b345-18e28f5c42c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222f6fdf-9454-4282-8aa6-ee940b5687cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33185000 - Hearing aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Starkey Laboratories Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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