Award

Supply of Ear Moulds

QE FACILITIES LTD

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Award

22 Oct 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by QE Facilities Ltd, a public authority within the central government, relates to the supply of ear moulds, with contract reference "067421-2025". This process has reached the 'award' stage and has been completed. The contract has been awarded to Minerva Laboratories Ltd, a supplier based in Cardiff, UK. The total contract value amounts to £24,000, inclusive of VAT, and covers the period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically focusing on parts and accessories for hearing aids. The procurement method is identified as 'Below threshold - unknown', and the main site for delivery is within the UKC2 region.

This tender offers attractive growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those dealing with audiological accessories. SMEs, especially those familiar with the needs of public healthcare facilities, would find this contract appealing due to its manageable scope and value. Businesses capable of meeting the specified delivery timelines and maintaining high standards in manufacturing would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities in the public sector, subsequently enhancing their market presence and portfolio of public contracts. As it involves supplying critical healthcare components, companies with expertise in the healthcare sector and established quality assurance protocols would be particularly apt for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply of Ear Moulds

Notice Description

Supply of Ear Moulds Awarded to Minerva Laboratories Ltd Contract period - 1 st November 2025 - 31st October 2026 Total cost - PS20,000 ex VAT, PS24,000 inc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d175
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067421-2025
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

33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
megan.nixon@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINERVA LABORATORIES

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