This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2023 at 11:17

Tender

16 Mar 2023 at 09:08

Planning

13 Dec 2022 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain is concluding an Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services procurement process for medical equipment. The anticipated expenditure is approximately £245 million over a 2+2 year term. This Framework Agreement aims to supply the NHS and other healthcare entities in the UK. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded to suppliers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare sector, particularly those involved in Audiological Diagnostics and Implantable Devices. The framework agreement allows for a range of products and services to be supplied to NHS entities and government bodies. Suppliers meeting the criteria set by the NHS Supply Chain have the chance to secure contracts that could contribute to their business expansion and cater to the healthcare needs of various entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services 2024

Notice Description

"Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base for Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services, and Audiological Equipment Products. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of PS116m in the initial term, with an estimated total value of PS245m over the full 2+2 year term. This is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the FAG. NHS Suply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. "

Lot Information

Audiological Implantable Devices

"Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Cochlear Implants including Auditory Brainstem Implants, Bone Conduction implants and Middle Ear implants. Certain products within this Framework Agreement sit under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP) (formerly known as the High-Cost Tariff-Excluded Devices programme) . Trusts who are commissioned to provide such specialised services in England are directed to purchase all their requirements through a national supply system through NHS Supply Chain. Details of the product categories currently within scope of the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP), can be found using the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/key-docs/medical-devices/ In accordance with the specialised services commissioning policy, NHS England will determine which products are classified as excluded from tariff and which are made available under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP). " Additional information: Evaluation was carried out on a Scenario or Product Line by Product Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score met or exceeded the hurdle of 30% were awarded to the Lot of the Framework Agreement.

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Audiological Diagnostics

Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Diagnostic & Fitting Equipment, Newborn Hearing Screening Equipment, Wax Management, Audiological Devices, Patient Management Systems, and Related Consumables. Additional information: Evaluation was carried out on a Product Line by Product Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score met or exceeded the hurdle of 30% were awarded to the Lot of the Framework Agreement.

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Audiological Implantable Devices

Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Cochlear Implants including Auditory Brainstem Implants, Bone Conduction implants and Middle Ear implants. Certain products within this Framework Agreement sit under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP) (formerly known as the High-Cost Tariff-Excluded Devices programme) . Trusts who are commissioned to provide such specialised services in England are directed to purchase all their requirements through a national supply system through NHS Supply Chain. Details of the product categories currently within scope of the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP), can be found using the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/key-docs/medical-devices/ In accordance with the specialised services commissioning policy, NHS England will determine which products are classified as excluded from tariff and which are made available under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP)

Audiological Diagnostics

Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Diagnostic & Fitting Equipment, Newborn Hearing Screening Equipment, Wax Management, Audiological Devices, Patient Management Systems, and Related Consumables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038d12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028594-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

33100000 - Medical equipments

33121400 - Audiometers

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

33184100 - Surgical implants

33185200 - Cochlear implant

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£237,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
30 May 2023Expired
Award Date
7 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Supply Chain
Additional Buyers

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

ADVANCED BIONICS UK LIMITED

Amplivox Limited

Auditdata Limited

COCHLEAR EUROPE LIMITED

Cosium UK Limited

Diatec Diagnostics Limited

Guymark Uk Limited

Med-EL UK Limited

NATUS NICOLET U.K LIMTED

Oticon Limited

Otodynamics Limited

Puretone Limited

Sheffmed Limited

WS AUDIOLOGY LIMITED

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