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title: "Hearing Loss Equipment"
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# Hearing Loss Equipment

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4ad12f7-f3a4-4343-8c5f-ff3569782469

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council is currently conducting an open tender for the provision of hearing loss equipment, specifically telephones for hearing-impaired individuals and related aids. The tender is scheduled to close on 10 January 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 1 February 2022 and extend until 30 January 2026. This procurement falls under the goods category and is located in the North East of England, with orders to be placed as needed on a case-by-case basis.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical equipment and assistive technologies. Successful bidders will not only fulfil a critical need for hearing-impaired service users in the region but also position themselves as preferred suppliers for Gateshead Council, potentially leading to further contracts in related sectors.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to provide a range of equipment and aids for Service Users with hearing impairments. The Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor to provide all items required and will place orders as and when required on a case by case basis. Additional information: Tender Documents can be found using this link and reference number DN566052 : https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5900bc05-46c4-4674-a875-6554c2809c7f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 32552160 - Telephones for hearing-impaired
- 33185000 - Hearing aids

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5900bc05-46c4-4674-a875-6554c2809c7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5900bc05-46c4-4674-a875-6554c2809c7f
  16th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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