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AA-270-26-DA Ear moulds; SH/13 Ayr and SH/13X, Cross House; NP61524 Audiology Devices; FTS Ref: 2024/S 000-004582

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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08 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of ear moulds and audiology devices, under the contract title "AA-270-26-DA Ear moulds; SH/13 Ayr and SH/13X, Cross House; NP61524 Audiology Devices." This contract was awarded on 31st March 2026 and is currently active, with a value of £50,000. The project falls under the health industry category and is located primarily in Ayrshire and Arran, UK. The procurement was carried out through a limited procedure, specifically a direct award without prior publication, in accordance with procurement regulations. The contracting authority, NHS Ayrshire & Arran, is based at Eglinton House, Ailsa Hospital, Ayr.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare supply sector, especially those specialising in audiology and medical equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Minerva Laboratories, trading as Minerva Hearing, who successfully secured this contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Companies that can deliver specialised medical goods efficiently and have a strategic understanding of direct award procurement processes may find similar tenders advantageous for business growth. With the focus on health sector procurement, firms equipped to meet the specific needs of NHS healthcare provision in the United Kingdom can significantly enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-270-26-DA Ear moulds; SH/13 Ayr and SH/13X, Cross House; NP61524 Audiology Devices; FTS Ref: 2024/S 000-004582

Notice Description

Ear moulds; SH/13 Ayr and SH/13X, Cross House; NP61524 Audiology Devices; FTS Ref: 2024/S 000-004582

Lot Information

Lot 1

AA-270-26-DA Ear moulds; SH/13 Ayr and SH/13X, Cross House; NP61524 Audiology Devices; FTS Ref: 2024/S 000-004582

Procurement Information

Direct Award from NP61524 Audiology Devices; FTS Ref: 2024/S 000-004582

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828455
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553412
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

CPV Codes

33185000 - Hearing aids

33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINERVA LABORATORIES (TRADING AS MINERVA HEARING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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