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title: "Hearing Aid Batteries"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69011c37-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2017-03-16"
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# Hearing Aid Batteries

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69011c37-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Supply Chain, which is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the supply of Hearing Aid Batteries, covering various sizes including R44 and R41. The contract is set within the medical supplies industry and has a total estimated value of £20 million. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2017 and concluding on 28th February 2021. The tender period has ended as of 2nd December 2016, and the items will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and South West.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of medical consumables, particularly those specialising in batteries and hearing aid components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those with a focus on innovative battery technologies or sustainable practices. Companies that can meet the product specifications and deliver to the various regions in the UK can consider participating in future tenders for similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Hearing Aid Batteries including sizes R44 (67 75) R41 (31 12) R48 (1 13) R70 (1 10) and R44 (Cochlear Implant 675P). Additional information: OJEU Ref 2016/S 213-388674 CPV: 33185100, 31422000, 33140000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76e223c-d580-4a7c-8f29-fa7e19c0d171 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK; VARTA MICROBATTERY; ZHUHAI ZHILI BATTERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 31422000 - Battery packs
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33185000 - Hearing aids

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2017 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76e223c-d580-4a7c-8f29-fa7e19c0d171
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c74d8b6-1e4e-413c-8340-f1a41e7e9baf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76e223c-d580-4a7c-8f29-fa7e19c0d171
  16th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c74d8b6-1e4e-413c-8340-f1a41e7e9baf
  4th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61093653-67cf-4528-8f20-218f905cf507
  OJEU Notice
- http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/
  Internet address
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/954b394b-142c-4914-9ac6-4f6a25cd5579
  OJEU Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdb24c7b-474d-4a42-b018-0cb1a578b729
  Hearing Aid Batteries

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