This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Tender

25 Aug 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is undertaking the procurement process for the "Supply of Cochlear Implants" under an open procedure. This procurement falls under the goods category and is located primarily in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender, which aims to purchase and support Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors, and associated accessories, has a contract value of approximately £13.6 million and was signed on 6 December 2021. The procurement has completed its tender stage, and the bid submission deadline was 27 September 2021. The awarded suppliers include Advanced Bionics UK, Cochlear Europe Ltd, Oticon Limited, and MED-EL.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in the manufacture and supply of cochlear implants and related technologies. Firms with capabilities in providing high-quality medical devices and after-sales support could benefit immensely from participating in such contracts. Given the scale of the awarded contract and the complexity of the requirements, companies with proven track records and compliance with international standards in medical device production will be particularly well-suited to compete.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Cochlear Implants

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHSS.

Renewal: 2 (Two) optional extension period, each of 12 (twelve) months in duration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000664884
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435571
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33185200 - Cochlear implant

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,629,460 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Advanced Bionics UK

Cochlear Europe Ltd

MED-EL

Oticon Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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