This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded contracts for the provision of various audiology products under the "Audiology Products" procurement process. The procurement spans a range of adult and paediatric products and associated components, with key dates including the contract signing on 1st January 2025. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, following an open procedure with a main procurement category of goods. The framework agreement covers health services across multiple health boards in Wales for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend by two additional 12-month periods. The contracts involve major suppliers of audiology equipment and accessories, with delivery locations spanning the UKL region.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the audiology sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in hearing aids, rechargeable hearing aids, audiology consumables, and cochlear implants. Suppliers can expect sustained demand given the comprehensive coverage across NHS Wales. The contracts cover various lots, making it ideal for specialised providers to participate and leverage specific expertise. The engagement with NHS Wales can enhance suppliers’ market presence and credibility, encouraging diversification and innovation in product offerings tailored to healthcare needs.

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Notice Title

Audiology Products

Notice Description

The forthcoming All-Wales contract will be for the provisions of a range of Audiology products, including both Adult and Paediatric products and associated components to all of NHS Wales.

Lot Information

Adult Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

For the provisions of Adult Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Paediatric Specific Hearing Aids

The provision of Paediatric hearing aids

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Adult Hearing Aids

The provision of Adult hearing aids

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Paediatric Specific Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

For the provisions of Paediatric Specific Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Audiology Parts, Consumables & Accessories

The provisions of Audiology Parts, Consumables & Accessories

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Wax Management Equipment & Consumables

For the provisions of Wax Management Equipment & Consumables

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Batteries

For the provisions of Batteries including Hearing Aid Battery (e.g. P13, P675, P312, R44-Cochlear Implant etc.) and Rechargeable Battery (e.g. AA AAA etc.)

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Earmoulds

For the provisions of Earmoulds (e.g. Standard Mould, Open Type, ITE, Non-Allergy, Vent Options etc.)

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Bone Conduction Hearing Aid Devices

For the provisions of Bone Conduction Hearing Aid Devices & Component Parts - Adult & Paediatric

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Cochlear Implants

For the provisions of Cochlear Implants (including Auditory Brainstem Implants), Processors & Accessories - Adult & Paediatric

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Bone Conduction Hearing Implants

For the provisions of Bone Conduction Hearing Implants (including Middle Ear Devices), Processors & Accessories - Adult & Paediatric

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-142687
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142687
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

31420000 - Primary batteries

31440000 - Batteries

33185000 - Hearing aids

33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

33185200 - Cochlear implant

43323000 - Irrigation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,818,945 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,763,137 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

ALBERT WAESCHLE LIMITED

Advanced Bionics UK Limited

Cochlear Europe Limited

DCL Hearing Ltd

Energizer Holdings

GN HEARING UK LTD

GUYMARK UK LTD

MED-EL UK Ltd.

MINERVA LABORATORIES LIMITED

Normanby Laboratory Services Limited

OTICON LIMITED

PURETONE LIMITED

SHEFFMED LIMITED

SONIC LABORATORIES LIMITED

SONOVA UK LIMITED

STARKEY LABORATORIES LIMITED

Sivantos Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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