---
title: "Supply of Cochlear Implants"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d926"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d926.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-12-13"
---

# Supply of Cochlear Implants

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d926

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for the "Supply of Cochlear Implants" in the healthcare industry. This open tender is currently active and has a total estimated value of £13,500,000. The procurement process began with bids due by 27 September 2021, and the announcement of the awarded contract is expected to follow a standstill period after the bids are evaluated. The products to be procured include Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors, and associated accessories, required for NHS Scotland Health Boards across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical devices sector, particularly those focused on hearing health technologies and related services. Companies experienced in supplying Cochlear Implants or similar goods, as well as those capable of providing comprehensive implementation and product support, would be well positioned to compete. Businesses aiming to grow in the public health market should consider participating in this procurement process, especially given the focus on quality service delivery and customer support as part of the award criteria.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHSS.

Renewal: 2 (Two) optional extension period, each of 12 (twelve) months in duration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030935-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,500,000 |
| Lots value | £13,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,629,460 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED BIONICS; COCHLEAR EUROPE; MED-EL; OTICON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33185200 - Cochlear implant

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030935-2021
- 25 Aug 2021 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020919-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000664884
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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