Planning

Audiological Equipment Services and Related Consumables 2024

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY HEALTH SOLUTIONS TEAM LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)

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Planning

22 Sep 2022 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain, operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as the agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd, is planning a procurement process for Audiological Equipment Services and Related Consumables. The contract, with an estimated total value of £30,000,000 over a 2+2 year term, aims to supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct route to market. This procurement opportunity falls under the goods category with a main procurement category of Diagnostic devices.

This tender by NHS Supply Chain presents opportunities for businesses specialised in providing audiological equipment and related consumables to compete for contracts to supply to the healthcare sector in the UK. Companies offering products such as hearing test equipment, audiometers, newborn hearing screening devices, balance assessment and treatment, among others, are well-suited to participate in this tender. Suppliers interested in engaging with NHS Supply Chain should follow the Request for Information (RFI) process outlined in the procurement documents via the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.

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Notice Title

Audiological Equipment Services and Related Consumables 2024

Notice Description

"Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct route to market for Audiological Equipment Services and Related Consumables. Products include: Hearing Test Equipment, Audiometers, Tympanometers, Newborn Hearing Screening Devices, Hearing Aid Fitting Equipment, Sound Booths, Wax Management, Video Otoscopes, Balance Assessment and Treatment, Associated Consumable Equipment It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of PS12,000,000 to PS16,000,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, with an estimated total value of PS30,000,000 over a 2+2 year term, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. ."

Lot Information

Diagnostic & Fitting Equipment

Audiometers, Tympanometers, Combined Audiometers/Tympanometer, Hearing Aid Fitting Equipment, Balance Equipment, Video Otoscope, Ear Scanner, Sound Booth, Otoacoustic Emissions, Auditory Brainstem Response, Combined Otoacoustic Emissions/Auditory Brain Response, Cortial Auditory Evoked Potentials, Calibration and Maintenance. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS6,100,000.00 to PS7,400,000.00 in the initial term 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.

Newborn Hearing

Automated Otoacoustic Emissions Screening Equipment, Automated Auditory Brain Response Screening Equipment, Calibration and Maintenance. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS2,900,000 to PS3,200,000 in the initial term 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.

Wax Management

Microsuction Equipment, Irrigation Equipment and Manual Wax Picks. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS380,000 to PS420,000 in the initial term 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.

Audiological Devices

Assistive Listening Devices, Tinnitus Therapy Devices and Personal Hearable Devices. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS42,000 to PS47,000 in the initial term 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.

Consumables

Audiometer Consumables, Tympanometer Consumables, Fitting Equipment Consumables, Video Otoscope Consumables, Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Consumables, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Consumables, Newborn Hearing Screening Consumables and Wax Management Consumables. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS430,000 to PS475,000 in the initial term 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036a66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026502-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

33121300 - Electromyographs

33121400 - Audiometers

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY HEALTH SOLUTIONS TEAM LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chelsea.hufton@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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