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Cochlear Implants

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

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20 Oct 2026 at 13:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, through National Procurement, is buying cochlear implants, sound processors and related accessories for NHS Scotland. The products are intended for use by NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and other participating NHS bodies, integrated joint boards and Scottish hospices. Delivery is across Scotland. The requirement covers both initial implant provision and replacement or upgrade processor kits for adults and children, with separate configurations for unilateral and bilateral implants. Suppliers would be providing products alongside the associated support needed for their use. This is a medical-device supply opportunity for manufacturers and distributors of cochlear implant systems and sound-processing equipment, as well as suppliers able to provide the accompanying accessories and support to health services across Scotland.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure for a multi-supplier framework. The requirement is divided into four lots: adult/child unilateral and bilateral implant start-up kits, and unilateral and bilateral upgrade processor kits. Up to four suppliers may be appointed to each lot, without ranking; the framework may have up to 16 participants overall. The contract period for each lot is 1,440 days. The estimated value is £14.2 million across the 48-month contract duration. The tender deadline was 19 November 2026 at 17:00 UTC. Evaluation for every lot weights price at 60%, service and patient support at 20%, resilience at 10% and sustainability at 10%. Electronic catalogues are required, variants are not allowed, and bids must be in English.

This opportunity suits suppliers with a portfolio of cochlear implants, sound processors and compatible accessories for both adult and paediatric patients, covering unilateral and bilateral use as well as initial and upgrade kits. Suppliers need to be able to provide service and patient support, and demonstrate resilience and sustainability because these are scored alongside price. The framework is intended to include multiple suppliers, making it relevant to businesses able to support NHS Scotland’s requirements across several product configurations. Participants must agree to support the provision and ongoing development of community benefits. They are also asked to describe community benefits recently delivered in Scotland and their outcomes, and to set out planned benefits under the contract or confirm engagement with NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway. The contract includes a subcontracting clause.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cochlear Implants

Notice Description

This requirement is for the purchase, provision and support of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Adult /Child Unilateral Cochlear Implant switch on Start-up Kit

This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding up to 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Adult /Child Bilateral Cochlear Implant switch on Start-up Kit

This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding up to 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Adult /Child Unilateral Upgrade Processor Kit

This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding up to 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Adult /Child Bilateral Upgrade Processor Kit

This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding upto 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078be1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099016-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33185200 - Cochlear implant

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
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

Further Information

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