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Specialist equipment for visually impaired S507747

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has successfully completed a procurement process to acquire specialist equipment for the visually impaired, titled "Specialist equipment for visually impaired S507747", with the industry category focusing on goods, specifically hearing aids. The process was handled under a below-threshold procurement method. The contract was formally signed on 11th June 2025, and the procurement's delivery is set in Norwich, United Kingdom. The overall contract, valued at £50,000 exclusive of VAT, is active from 12th June 2025 to 12th September 2035, marking a significant commitment from Norfolk County Council in supporting individuals with visual impairments.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technologies, particularly for the visually impaired, to engage with public sector procurement. SMEs focused on manufacturing or supplying goods such as hearing aids could benefit from similar future proposals. RNIB Enterprises Limited, a London-based SME, was awarded the contract, demonstrating an open competitive field for other businesses well-positioned to supply specialised equipment. This opportunity indicates a promising pathway for suppliers in the assistive goods sector to explore growth through public contracts, whilst gaining exposure and experience working with local government councils.

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Notice Title

Specialist equipment for visually impaired S507747

Notice Description

Specialist equipment for visually impaired S507747 PS50000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039612-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33185000 - Hearing aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 12 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RNIB ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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