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Cochlear Implants

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

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20 Oct 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Services Delivery Scotland, acting through National Procurement, is buying cochlear implants, sound processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. The requirement covers purchase, provision and ongoing support, serving NHS Scotland health boards, special health boards and other NHS organisations, integrated joint boards and Scottish hospices. The products are grouped into four lots: adult and child unilateral or bilateral cochlear implant start-up kits, and unilateral or bilateral processor upgrade kits. This is a medical devices supply opportunity with related patient support. Delivery is for participating organisations across Scotland. Suppliers can bid across the lots; the procurement describes a multi-supplier, unranked award for each lot, with up to four suppliers envisaged per lot.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic tender submission. The procurement reached the tender stage. Offers were due by 19 November 2026 at 17:00, with the bid opening scheduled for the same time. The stated contract value is £14.2 million, covering a 48-month contract period; each lot also gives a duration of 1,440 days. There are four lots, and suppliers may bid for any number. The buyer envisages a multi-supplier, unranked award of up to four suppliers per lot, within a framework of up to 16 participants. Evaluation gives 60% to price and 20% to service and patient support in each lot. Electronic catalogues are required and variants are not allowed. Bids must remain valid until 14 December 2026.

This opportunity suits manufacturers and suppliers able to provide cochlear implant systems, sound processors and accessories for both adult and child patients, including start-up kits and processor upgrades for unilateral and bilateral use. Suppliers need to support provision with effective service and patient support, which accounts for a stated part of the evaluation alongside price. Businesses with capacity to serve NHS bodies and hospices across Scotland, and to sustain supply and support over a four-year framework, are well placed to compete. Framework participation carries a mandatory commitment to support the concept, provision and ongoing development of community benefits. Bidders must summarise community benefits recently delivered in Scotland and their outcomes, and outline proposed benefits for the contract or confirm engagement with the NHS Scotland Community Benefits Gateway. The process includes a subcontract clause.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cochlear Implants

Notice Description

This requirement is for the purchase, provision and support of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Adult /Child Unilateral Cochlear Implant switch on Start-up Kit

This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding up to 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Adult /Child Bilateral Cochlear Implant switch on Start-up Kit

This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding up to 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Adult /Child Unilateral Upgrade Processor Kit

This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding up to 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Adult /Child Bilateral Upgrade Processor Kit

This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding upto 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000845991
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567001
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33185200 - Cochlear implant

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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