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Award

15 May 2024 at 01:00

Tender

12 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Audiological Devices is being conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) in Edinburgh, UK. The tender has reached the award stage on May 15, 2024. The industry category is Health. The main procurement category is goods, and the procurement method is an Open procedure. Major suppliers include GN Hearing UK Ltd, Minerva Laboratories Ltd, and others. Key deadlines include the date of May 15, 2024.

This tender for Audiological Devices presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of hearing aids and related products. Companies specializing in audiology devices and healthcare equipment are well-suited to compete. The tender covers a range of products across various lots, including Bone Conduction Aids and Hearing Aid Batteries. It offers potential for long-term contracts with extension options and emphasises quality criteria like Training and Support alongside price considerations for successful bids.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Audiological Devices

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 Devices ('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 Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trusts (collectively hereafter referred to as ('Participating Authorities').

Lot Information

Battery Operated Hearing Aids (Adult)

We require a range of Battery Operated Hearing Aids(Adult) to be across NHS Scotland sold directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Ear Moulds

We require a range of Purchase / provision of Earmoulds to be across NHS Scotland sold directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Combination HA Tinnitus Device

We require a range of Combination HA Tinnitus Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Non-Programmable Tinnitus Therapy Device

We require a range of Non-Programmable Tinnitus Therapy Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to health boards. We anticipate 7 suppliers for this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Hearable/Wearable

We require a range of Hearable/Wearable Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Battery Operated Hearing Aids (Paedatric)

We require a range of Battery Operated Hearing Aids (Paedatric)to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Hearing Aid Batteries

We require a range of Hearing aid Batteries to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 4 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority.

Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries

We require a range of Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 4 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority.

Rechargeable Hearing Aid Devices (Including Chargers)

We require a range of Rechargeable Hearing Aid Devices (Including Chargers)to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Bone Conduction and Body Worn Aids

We require a range of Bone Conduction and Body Worn Aids to be supplier across NHS Scotland. We envisage 7 suppliers for this lot

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000754697
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505346
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

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

31440000 - Batteries

33185000 - Hearing aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,665,001 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, 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)
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
9
Supplier Names

GN Hearing UK Ltd

Minerva Laboratories Ltd

Normanby Laboratory Services Limited

Oticon Limited

Sonic Laboratories

Sonova UK

Starkey Laboratories Limited

Universal Aids Limited

WS AUDIOLOGY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498546
    Audiological Devices - 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 Devices ('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 Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trusts (collectively hereafter referred to as ('Participating Authorities').
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505346
    Audiological Devices - 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 Devices ('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 Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trusts (collectively hereafter referred to as ('Participating Authorities').

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