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Audiological Batteries

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2025 at 15:20

Award Notice
Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 12:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement conducted by The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focuses on acquiring audiological batteries, classified under Battery Packs (CPV Code 31422000), for the healthcare sector. The procurement process aimed at supporting all entities under the NHS Scotland umbrella, involved a framework agreement with a contract period of 36 months, potentially extending by an additional 2 x 12 months. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland (UKM), the buying organisation is facilitating an open procedure, which culminated in awarding contracts to VARTA Microbattery GmbH on 9th April 2025 for two lots covering Hearing Aid Batteries and Cochlear Implant Batteries. The procurement process included stages from tendering to award, overseen by the relevant legal and procedural frameworks, demonstrating transparency and adherence to public procurement regulations.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical or electronic goods, particularly those offering battery supplies. Companies like VARTA have proven successful in securing this contract through a strong focus on price competitiveness and quality support, with criteria weighted at 80% price and 20% quality. With the procurement's open procedure and the framework agreement allowing for potential extensions, companies in the EU and UK keen on servicing healthcare needs will find similar future tenders promising for business growth. Engaging in such contracts not only facilitates entry into the healthcare sector but also establishes revenue streams lasting several years, supporting the strategic expansion in the medical goods industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audiological Batteries

Notice Description

Purchase and provision of Hearing Aid and cochlear implant batteries for NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Hearing Aid Batteries Mercury Free

Purchase and provision of Audiological and cochlear implant batteries for NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this lot as a Sole Award.

Renewal: The authority may seek to extend by 2 x 2 months

Hearing Aid Batteries 675 Cochlear Implants

Provision of supply of Hearing Aid Batteries size 675 for Cochlear Implants The authority will awarded a maximum of three suppliers as a multi supplier unranked award.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dda8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019151-2025
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31422000 - Battery packs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARTA Microbattery GmbH

Further Information

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