--- title: "Hearing Aids, Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds (CF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bac5a363-8f16-4578-9cbd-85a3c88dffcf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bac5a363-8f16-4578-9cbd-85a3c88dffcf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bac5a363-8f16-4578-9cbd-85a3c88dffcf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bac5a363-8f16-4578-9cbd-85a3c88dffcf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2021-12-16" --- # Hearing Aids, Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds (CF) Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bac5a363-8f16-4578-9cbd-85a3c88dffcf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bac5a363-8f16-4578-9cbd-85a3c88dffcf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bac5a363-8f16-4578-9cbd-85a3c88dffcf.json) ## Summary The NHS Supply Chain is planning to initiate a tender for the provision of Hearing Aids, Batteries, and Custom Ear Moulds, aimed at supporting the NHS Supply Chain customer base. This tender falls under the healthcare industry category and is expected to commence within the next 12 months, with a contract period anticipated from 31 March 2023 to 30 March 2027. The estimated initial expenditure for this non-exclusive Framework Agreement is around £113 million, with an overall estimated value of up to £246 million throughout its duration. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage via a Request for Information (RFI), with responses due by 10 January 2022. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare products, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering ISO9001:2015 certified products aligned with the tender's specifications will be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful suppliers will not only benefit from direct contracts but may also provide added value through discounts and bulk buy initiatives, thus enhancing their clientele within the UK healthcare sector. ## Notice Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-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 and Custom Made Ear Moulds that meet the requirements of users with varying levels of hearing loss. The Framework Agreement will provide access to hearing solutions for adults and children with both mild and or moderate hearing problems and servere-profound hearing problems. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS113,000,000.00 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 PS246,000,000.00. Additional information: The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission. ISO9001:2015 accredited by the UKAS (or equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain. The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives. Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHS Supply Chain, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework. As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the RFI in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions; Portal Dashboard SQs Open to All Suppliers Select the link SQ_142 RFI Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds (Project Code_927) Select 'my response' tab, Complete Questionnaire and submit. Candidates wishing to complete the RFI must first register their expression of interest on Jaggaer via the following URL: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/. If you are not already registered, complete the registration process first to allow access to express interest in this opportunity. Applicants will then until the 10th January 2022 to complete and return the RFI document. Candidates are encouraged to download the Supplier Handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Help centre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec4838c9-bfd7-46c2-b650-2933db4c3906 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Dec 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2023 - 30 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £246,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33185000 - Hearing aids ## Release History - 16 Dec 2021 at 13:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec4838c9-bfd7-46c2-b650-2933db4c3906 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec4838c9-bfd7-46c2-b650-2933db4c3906 16th December 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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