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AA-353-26-DA To Repair / Replace Nucleus Speech Processors for Scottish Cochlear Implant Prog, UHC using NP527

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

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12 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran bought repair and replacement services for Nucleus speech processors used in the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme. The requirement covers specialist medical devices that support cochlear implant users, with delivery and service activity across Ayrshire and Arran. The procurement was for goods, classified under CPV 33185200 for cochlear implants. The stated purpose was to repair or replace Nucleus speech processors using the NP527 arrangement. NHS Ayrshire & Arran was the buying organisation and the work relates to its healthcare provision in Ayrshire and Arran. The requirement was organised as a single lot and focused on maintaining or restoring the operation of existing cochlear implant speech-processing equipment.

This procurement has been completed and awarded. NHS Ayrshire & Arran used a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition, making a direct award from the NP52721 Cochlear Implants Framework Agreement. Cochlear Europe Limited was selected as the supplier after one electronic bid; the bid statistics record no SME bid. The award date is not stated, while the contract was signed on 3 August 2026. The contract value is £150,000. The contract is active, and the tender and single lot are complete. The procurement was treated as outside the scope of the relevant directive and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The award relates to the repair and replacement of Nucleus speech processors for the Scottish programme.

This award indicates recurring specialist demand from NHS Ayrshire & Arran for the repair and replacement of Nucleus speech processors within the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme. A credible competitor would need demonstrated capability in cochlear implant equipment, particularly Nucleus speech processors, together with the technical capacity to diagnose faults, repair devices and supply suitable replacements. Suppliers would also need to understand the clinical importance of maintaining equipment used by cochlear implant patients and to support healthcare delivery across Ayrshire and Arran. The route used here shows that relevant framework access can be commercially important: the buyer made a direct award from the NP52721 Cochlear Implants Framework Agreement. Experience supplying manufacturers’ or framework-compliant specialist medical devices would therefore strengthen future competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-353-26-DA To Repair / Replace Nucleus Speech Processors for Scottish Cochlear Implant Prog, UHC using NP527

Notice Description

To Repair / Replace Nucleus Speech Processors for the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme Using NP527

Lot Information

Lot 1

To Repair / Replace Nucleus Speech Processors for the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme Using NP527

Procurement Information

Direct Award from NP52721 Cochlear Impants Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839532
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562152
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 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
Postcode Area
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

Cochlear Europe Limited

Further Information

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