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Auricals Equipment

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

15 May 2026 at 15:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 May 2026 at 15:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involved the purchase of audiological equipment, specifically the replacement of Auricals, under a direct award contract method. The buying organisation, located at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, conducted this process under the industry category of goods, with the award details being finalised on 15th May 2026. This direct award was necessitated by compatibility issues with existing equipment and software, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 28th May 2026. The supplier, Natus Nicolet U.K. LIMITED, based in Oxfordshire, aligned with the procurement requirements, reflecting a strategic decision to minimise additional costs associated with compatibility and integration.

This tender opportunity highlights the potential for businesses specialising in auditory equipment and technology to enhance their market position by catering to specific compatibility needs of public sector clients. Companies that have existing solutions or the capability to provide seamless integration with legacy systems will find opportunities in similar procurement processes. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit if they can demonstrate their products' compatibility and cost efficiency, thereby allowing them to build relationships with central government bodies and expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auricals Equipment

Notice Description

Purchase of audiological equipment.

Procurement Information

Direct replacement of established equipment used in all outpatient audiology clinics. Replacement with devices from a different supplier would lead to compatibility issues with other existing devices within the service, which would then also require replacing. This would result in a significant cost implication to the Trust. Requirement for compatibility with the patient management system. Requirement of compatibility with existing software systems, required for the direct comparison of patient results from repeat visits. Requirement of compatibility with the in-house audiometry equipment calibration service. Requirement for compatibility with audiometry equipment used at local trust, where STH clinicians also work under an SLA using the same equipment. Devices from an alternative supplier have previously been procured in said local trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045055-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£218,188 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATUS NICOLET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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