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title: "Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038d12"
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# Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services 2024

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038d12

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is concluding an Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services procurement process for medical equipment. The anticipated expenditure is approximately £245 million over a 2+2 year term. This Framework Agreement aims to supply the NHS and other healthcare entities in the UK. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded to suppliers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare sector, particularly those involved in Audiological Diagnostics and Implantable Devices. The framework agreement allows for a range of products and services to be supplied to NHS entities and government bodies. Suppliers meeting the criteria set by the NHS Supply Chain have the chance to secure contracts that could contribute to their business expansion and cater to the healthcare needs of various entities.

## Notice

"Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base for Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services, and Audiological Equipment Products. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of PS116m in the initial term, with an estimated total value of PS245m over the full 2+2 year term. This is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the FAG. NHS Suply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. "

### Lot Information

Audiological Implantable Devices

"Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Cochlear Implants including Auditory Brainstem Implants, Bone Conduction implants and Middle Ear implants. Certain products within this Framework Agreement sit under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP) (formerly known as the High-Cost Tariff-Excluded Devices programme) . Trusts who are commissioned to provide such specialised services in England are directed to purchase all their requirements through a national supply system through NHS Supply Chain. Details of the product categories currently within scope of the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP), can be found using the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/key-docs/medical-devices/ In accordance with the specialised services commissioning policy, NHS England will determine which products are classified as excluded from tariff and which are made available under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP). " Additional information: Evaluation was carried out on a Scenario or Product Line by Product Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score met or exceeded the hurdle of 30% were awarded to the Lot of the Framework Agreement.

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Audiological Diagnostics

Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Diagnostic & Fitting Equipment, Newborn Hearing Screening Equipment, Wax Management, Audiological Devices, Patient Management Systems, and Related Consumables. Additional information: Evaluation was carried out on a Product Line by Product Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score met or exceeded the hurdle of 30% were awarded to the Lot of the Framework Agreement.

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Audiological Implantable Devices

Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Cochlear Implants including Auditory Brainstem Implants, Bone Conduction implants and Middle Ear implants. Certain products within this Framework Agreement sit under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP) (formerly known as the High-Cost Tariff-Excluded Devices programme) . Trusts who are commissioned to provide such specialised services in England are directed to purchase all their requirements through a national supply system through NHS Supply Chain. Details of the product categories currently within scope of the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP), can be found using the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/key-docs/medical-devices/ In accordance with the specialised services commissioning policy, NHS England will determine which products are classified as excluded from tariff and which are made available under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP)

Audiological Diagnostics

Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Diagnostic & Fitting Equipment, Newborn Hearing Screening Equipment, Wax Management, Audiological Devices, Patient Management Systems, and Related Consumables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028594-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2023 |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,000,000 |
| Lots value | £237,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £245,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Additional buyers | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY HEALTH SOLUTIONS TEAM LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED BIONICS; AMPLIVOX; AUDITDATA; COCHLEAR EUROPE; COSIUM; DIATEC DIAGNOSTICS; GUYMARK; MED-EL; NATUS NICOLET U.K LIMTED; OTICON; OTODYNAMICS; PURETONE; SHEFFMED; WS AUDIOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33121400 - Audiometers
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
- 33185200 - Cochlear implant
- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028594-2023
- 16 Mar 2023 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007624-2023
- 13 Dec 2022 at 14:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035248-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplychain.nhs.uk
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/key-docs/medical-devices/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-takingaccount-ofsocialvaluein-the-award-of-central-government-contracts

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