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Award

30 Jan 2025 at 12:52

Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, on behalf of the Velindre NHS Trust, is seeking tenders for an All-Wales contract covering various Audiology products. This procurement focuses on the provision of hearing aids, both for adults and paediatric use, along with rechargeable options and associated accessories. The framework for these goods will last three years, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The procurement process is currently active, with the tender period closing on August 12th, 2024. Products will be distributed across Health Boards in Wales, including regions such as Cardiff, Swansea, and Powys.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare supplies, particularly SMEs within the audiology equipment sector. Companies focused on producing high-quality hearing aids and related accessories can benefit from this substantial and recurring procurement initiative, fostering business growth and providing access to broader NHS procurement channels. Suppliers capable of meeting stringent technical and quality standards are well-suited to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for established manufacturers looking to expand their market presence across Wales.

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Notice Title

Audiology Products

Notice Description

The forthcoming All-Wales contract will be for the provisions of a range of Audiology products, including both Adult and Paediatric products and associated components to all of NHS Wales.

Lot Information

Adult Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

For the provisions of Adult Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Paediatric Specific Hearing Aids

The provision of Paediatric hearing aids

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Adult Hearing Aids

The provision of Adult hearing aids

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Paediatric Specific Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

For the provisions of Paediatric Specific Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Audiology Parts, Consumables & Accessories

The provisions of Audiology Parts, Consumables & Accessories

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Wax Management Equipment & Consumables

For the provisions of Wax Management Equipment & Consumables

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Batteries

For the provisions of Batteries including Hearing Aid Battery (e.g. P13, P675, P312, R44-Cochlear Implant etc.) and Rechargeable Battery (e.g. AA AAA etc.)

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Earmoulds

For the provisions of Earmoulds (e.g. Standard Mould, Open Type, ITE, Non-Allergy, Vent Options etc.)

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Bone Conduction Hearing Aid Devices

For the provisions of Bone Conduction Hearing Aid Devices & Component Parts - Adult & Paediatric

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Cochlear Implants

For the provisions of Cochlear Implants (including Auditory Brainstem Implants), Processors & Accessories - Adult & Paediatric

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Bone Conduction Hearing Implants

For the provisions of Bone Conduction Hearing Implants (including Middle Ear Devices), Processors & Accessories - Adult & Paediatric

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047c3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003098-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

31420000 - Primary batteries

31440000 - Batteries

33185000 - Hearing aids

33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

33185200 - Cochlear implant

43323000 - Irrigation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,818,945 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,763,137 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAES-Y-COED ROAD
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

ALBERT WAESCHLE LIMITED

Advanced Bionics UK Limited

Cochlear Europe Limited

DCL Hearing Ltd

Energizer Holdings

GN HEARING UK LTD

GUYMARK UK LTD

MED-EL UK Ltd.

MINERVA LABORATORIES LIMITED

Normanby Laboratory Services Limited

OTICON LIMITED

PURETONE LIMITED

SHEFFMED LIMITED

SONIC LABORATORIES LIMITED

SONOVA UK LIMITED

STARKEY LABORATORIES LIMITED

Sivantos Limited

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