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Supply and Delivery of Phonak FM Systems

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council, located at Council Headquarters in Hamilton, is the contracting authority behind the procurement process titled "Supply and Delivery of Phonak FM Systems". This procurement falls under the industry categories of "General public services" and "Education". The process is at the "Award" stage, having been signed on 10th January 2024. The contract focuses on supplying hearing aid technology to South Lanarkshire Schools, specifically tailored for children with hearing impairments. The awarded contract, valued at £140,000, necessitates the delivery of goods to the region UKM95.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of advanced hearing aid technologies. The procurement favours companies capable of delivering high-quality digital hearing aids, a niche market where Sonova UK has established itself as the sole provider due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Firms dealing in specialised medical devices, particularly those with expertise in negotiating directly with manufacturers for better pricing, would find this contract highly suitable for business growth. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the auditory technology sector could leverage such public contracts to enhance their market presence.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Phonak FM Systems

Notice Description

This contract covers the supply and delivery of hearing aid technology for South Lanarkshire Schools. Children with hearing impairments use hearing aids and/or cochlear implants to help them hear in everyday life. The optimum listening distance through these instruments is approx. 6ft, after that distance the sound quality reduces dramatically. Moreover, they do not work well in background noise and classrooms are noisy places.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract covers the supply and delivery of hearing aid technology for South Lanarkshire Schools. Children with hearing impairments use hearing aids and/or cochlear implants to help them hear in everyday life. The optimum listening distance through these instruments is approx. 6ft, after that distance the sound quality reduces dramatically. Moreover, they do not work well in background noise and classrooms are noisy places. Currently, 74 children in schools use personal FM systems and each pupil requires one transmitter and two receivers. This is in an increase from 18 children, in 2020.

Procurement Information

Sonova UK Limited t/a Phonak UK Ltd are the only provider in the market to use digital technology. Analogue technology does not provide the same quality of sound reproduction. Purchasing equipment direct from the manufacturer means that a discount can be negotiated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528464
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

33185000 - Hearing aids

33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20242 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachael Lyon
Contact Email
rachael.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454793

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SONOVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528464
    Supply and Delivery of Phonak FM Systems - This contract covers the supply and delivery of hearing aid technology for South Lanarkshire Schools. Children with hearing impairments use hearing aids and/or cochlear implants to help them hear in everyday life. The optimum listening distance through these instruments is approx. 6ft, after that distance the sound quality reduces dramatically. Moreover, they do not work well in background noise and classrooms are noisy places.

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