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Award

24 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Tender

02 Jun 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Audiological Equipment tender is being conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) in Edinburgh, UK. This tender is for the purchase of various audiometric equipment across different lots, such as Tympanometers, HA Fitting, Electrophysiology, Balance, and more. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing business growth opportunities for suppliers of audiometric equipment. The deadline for bid submission was 3rd July 2023, with various lots available for competition.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers of audiometric equipment to compete for contracts awarded by NHS Scotland Health Boards and other related entities. The procurement process covers multiple industry categories, including Health, and follows an open procedure allowing fair competition. Suppliers will need to meet quality and price criteria for various lots like OAE Equipment, Otoscope and Ear Care Equipment, and more, to secure contracts with NHS entities in Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Audiological Equipment

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Audiological Equipment ('Products') as outlined further below on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

Lot Information

OAE (Otoacoustic equipment)

Purchase and provision of OAE Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Otoscope and Ear Care

Purchase and provision of Otoscope and Ear Care Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Electrophysiology

Purchase and provision of Electrophysiology Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Balance

Purchase and provision of Balance Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

New Born Screening

Purchase and provision of New Born Screening Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

3D Scanners

Purchase and provision of 3D Scanner Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Consumables

Purchase and provision of Consumable Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Innovation

Purchase and provision of Innovation for new Equipment where awarded suppliers can add products during the duration of the framework including extensions. Suppliers must be awarded to the framework to enable them to request products to be added. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Diagnostic, Clinical & Screening Audiometers

Purchase and provision of Audiological audiometers, including Diagnostic, Clinical & Screening product types. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Tympanometers

Tympanometers Purchase and provision of Tympanometers. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

HA Fitting

HA Fitting Purchase and provision of HA Fitting Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Calibration

Purchase and provision of Calibration Services. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000733784
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493501
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33121400 - Audiometers

33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,475,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20232 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
12
Supplier Names

Amplivox ltd

Auditdata Limited

Belmont Medical Technologies Ltd

Diatec Diagnostics Ltd

Guymark UK Ltd

Natus

Oticon Limited

Otodynamics Ltd

PATH MEDICAL GMBH

Puretone Ltd

Sheffmed

WS AUDIOLOGY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480118
    Audiological Equipment - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Audiological Equipment ('Products') as outlined further below on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493501
    Audiological Equipment - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Audiological Equipment ('Products') as outlined further below on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

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