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Hearing Aid Batteries

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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10 Mar 2021 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement to provide Hearing Aid Batteries, with an estimated initial expenditure of approximately £4.5 to £5 million in the first year and a total potential value of £20 million over the contract term running from 1st March 2021 to 28th February 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and suppliers are required to deliver the batteries primarily within England. The tender was awarded on 6th October 2020, and the relevant procurement process has now reached completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in the supply of goods such as batteries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to accommodate various suppliers. Companies experienced in dealing with health sector contracts would find this tender particularly suitable, allowing them to tap into a substantial market related to NHS operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hearing Aid Batteries

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for supply of Hearing Aid Batteries to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS4.5 to PS5m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term (including any extension options (2 + 2 year term) is GBP 20 000 000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a023c83c-0a3f-4787-807b-2c5829eed15f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8939ee5c-7616-442b-bc4d-6fc8fb93ac3d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31420000 - Primary batteries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 4-5 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
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ENERGIZER GROUP

VARTA MICROBATTERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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