---
title: "Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0301d1"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0301d1"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0301d1.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0301d1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY HEALTH SOLUTIONS TEAM LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)"
published: "2021-12-15"
---

# Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY HEALTH SOLUTIONS TEAM LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0301d1

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0301d1)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0301d1.json)

## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain, acting on behalf of the Health Solutions Team Limited, is planning to initiate a tender for the supply of Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries, and Custom Ear Moulds in the UK. The procurement is categorised under 'goods' and is intended to create a non-exclusive Framework Agreement that will facilitate access to essential hearing solutions for both adults and children with varying levels of hearing loss. The estimated value of this framework is approximately £246,000,000, with initial expenditure expected to be around £113,000,000. Key dates include the completion deadline for the Request for Information (RFI), which is 10th January 2022, and the future notice of tender expected on 16th December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and medical supplies sectors, specifically those manufacturing and distributing hearing aids and related accessories. Companies that specialise in ISO9001:2015 accredited products and can meet the certification requirements will be well-positioned to compete. The Framework Agreement allows for various NHS entities and private sector organisations to enter direct contracts, making this an excellent chance for suppliers to expand their market reach and increase revenue through bulk supply and value-added offerings.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Hearing Aids

This Lot covers a range of hearing aids for adults with severe to profound hearing loss (high/super power hearing aids), hearing aids for adults with moderate to severe hearing loss (multiple power hearing aids), paediatric hearing aids and niche & innovation hearing aids, including re-chargeable hearing aids (but not limited to); -- BTE (Behind the Ear) -- Moderate Power, -- Mini BTE (Behind the Ear) -- Moderate Power, -- ITE (In the Ear) -- Moderate Power, -- RIC (Receiver in Canal) -- Moderate Power, -- Body Worn -- Moderate power. -- BTE (Behind the Ear) -- High Power, -- ITE (In the Ear) -- High Power, -- RIC (Receiver in Canal) -- High Power, -- BTE (Behind the Ear) -- Super Power, -- RIC (Receiver in Canal) -- Super Power, -- ITE (In the Ear) -- Super Power. -- RIC (Receiver in Canal) -- Multiple power, -- BTE (Behind the Ear) -- Multiple Power, -- ITE (In the Ear) -- Multiple power. -- Tinnitus Device -- Multiple Power, --Custom ITE (In the Ear) - Hearing Aids. -- Combination devices -- Multiple Power, -- Innovative hearing aids. This lot will also cover a range of hearing aid accessories and miscellaneous products including, (but not limited to): -- Impression materials & accessories, -- Tubing, -- Presentation cases/boxes, -- Bone conductor & accessories, -- Insert earphone tips, -- Selection of evoked potential electrodes, -- Ear tips, -- Otostops, -- Syringes, -- Impression guns, -- Otolights, -- Comply tips, -- Communicators, -- Probe tubes, -- Speculae, -- Otoacoustic emission (OAE)/tymp tips, -- Accessory & care kits, -- Audiology booklet, -- Impression boxes. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure for the initial term will be in the region of PS104,000,000.00 of this Framework Agreement to PS231,000,000.00 for the full term. However, these values are approximate only and may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Hearing Aid Batteries

This Lot covers hearing aid batteries to the NHS for the use in NHS patients hearing aids. Battery sizes consist of but are not limited to, R44 (675), R41 (312), R48 (13), R70 (10), R44 (Cochlear Implant 675). Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure for the initial term will be in the region of PS7,000,000.00 of this Framework Agreement to PS11,000,000.00 for the full term. However, these values are approximate only and may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Custom Ear Moulds

This lot covers Custom Ear Mould products, including (but not limited to): -Ear Moulds; Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure for the initial term will be in the region of PS2,000,000.00 of this Framework Agreement to PS4,000,000.00 for the full term. However, these values are approximate only and may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031322-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY HEALTH SOLUTIONS TEAM LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH SOLUTIONS TEAM LIMITED, |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| 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 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31420000 - Primary batteries
- 33185000 - Hearing aids

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031322-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0301d1. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0301d1.json.