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title: "Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds 2023"
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# Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds 2023

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a37c831-870f-4be4-8e8b-484906abccc3

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain has awarded a contract for Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries, and Custom Ear Moulds 2023. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold). The contract's total value is £256,700,000.00, with a contract period starting on March 27, 2023, and ending on March 26, 2025. The procurement stage was an Award, with the tender closing on May 26, 2022. The contract falls under the CPV classification code 33185000 related to Hearing aids.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses in the medical device industry and suppliers of hearing-related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are eligible to participate. Companies with expertise in supplying Hearing Aids and related accessories are well-suited to compete and potentially expand their market presence. The contract provides access to a significant NHS Supply Chain customer base, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct, Direct and Stocked routes to market. Product range to include, but not limited to the supply of Hearing Aids (including Re-chargeable Hearing Aids), Hearing Aid Batteries, Custom Ear Moulds and Hearing Aid Accessories that meet the requirements of users with varying levels of hearing loss. The Framework Agreement will provide access to hearing solutions for both adults and paediatric patients with mild-moderate and servere-profound hearing loss. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS121,500,000.00 for the initial term of FAG, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the FAG. The estimated value over the total FAG term (including any extension options) is PS256,700,000.00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b1ccef-0b13-45f7-91d2-dbe84979b2c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £256,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £256,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ENERGIZER GROUP; GN HEARING; MINERVA LABORATORIES; NORMANBY LABORATORY SERVICES; OTICON; PURETONE; SIVANTOS; SONIC LABORATORIES; SONOVA; STARKEY LABORATORIES; UNIVERSAL AIDS; VARTA MICROBATTERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33185000 - Hearing aids

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2022 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b1ccef-0b13-45f7-91d2-dbe84979b2c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b1ccef-0b13-45f7-91d2-dbe84979b2c9
  17th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032576-2022
  Link to Contract Award Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health

## Provenance

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