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title: "Audiological Equipment"
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buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-11-24"
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# Audiological Equipment

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d354

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (known as National Services Scotland) is conducting a procurement process for Audiological Devices on behalf of NHS entities in Scotland. The procurement involves various lots such as Tympanometers, HA Fitting, Electrophysiology, Balance, New Born Screening, and more. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with multiple suppliers active in providing these equipment and services.

This tender for Audiological Equipment offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of medical devices and healthcare technology. Companies experienced in providing Training and Support for such products can benefit from this procurement, particularly those able to offer competitive pricing. The Common Services Agency, acting as the buyer, has outlined criteria for awarding contracts based on quality and price, presenting a chance for businesses to access a framework agreement for supplying essential healthcare equipment within Scotland.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Audiological Equipment ('Products') as outlined further below on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

### Lot Information

OAE (Otoacoustic equipment)

Purchase and provision of OAE Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Otoscope and Ear Care

Purchase and provision of Otoscope and Ear Care Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Electrophysiology

Purchase and provision of Electrophysiology Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Balance

Purchase and provision of Balance Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

New Born Screening

Purchase and provision of New Born Screening Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

3D Scanners

Purchase and provision of 3D Scanner Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Consumables

Purchase and provision of Consumable Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Innovation

Purchase and provision of Innovation for new Equipment where awarded suppliers can add products during the duration of the framework including extensions. Suppliers must be awarded to the framework to enable them to request products to be added. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Diagnostic, Clinical & Screening Audiometers

Purchase and provision of Audiological audiometers, including Diagnostic, Clinical & Screening product types. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Tympanometers

Tympanometers Purchase and provision of Tympanometers. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

HA Fitting

HA Fitting Purchase and provision of HA Fitting Equipment. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Calibration

Purchase and provision of Calibration Services. These will be purchased directly by Health Boards across Scotland. We envisage awarding to 6 suppliers in this lot.

Renewal: 3 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034827-2023 |
| 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 | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,475,000 |

## 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | AMPLIVOX; AUDITDATA; BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; DIATEC DIAGNOSTICS; GUYMARK; NATUS; OTICON; OTODYNAMICS; PATH MEDICAL; PURETONE; SHEFFMED; WS AUDIOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33121400 - Audiometers
- 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids
- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2023 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034827-2023
- 2 Jun 2023 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015702-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000733784
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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