---
title: "Audiological Devices"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043934"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND)"
published: "2024-05-15"
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# Audiological Devices

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043934

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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 Scotland Health Boards and other healthcare entities. The procurement involves various lots for different types of hearing aids and related devices. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the estimated contract duration is 48 months with possible extensions. The buying organisation is actively engaged in delivering healthcare products to multiple health boards in Scotland.

This tender for Audiological Devices presents opportunities for suppliers of hearing aids and related equipment to engage with NHS Scotland and increase their business presence. Businesses specialising in the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of hearing aid devices would be well-suited to compete for the different lots offered in this procurement. The inclusion of various award criteria and an open procurement method provides a fair opportunity for suppliers to showcase their expertise in delivering quality products and support to healthcare providers in 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 Devices ('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 Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trusts (collectively hereafter referred to as ('Participating Authorities').

### Lot Information

Battery Operated Hearing Aids (Adult)

We require a range of Battery Operated Hearing Aids(Adult) to be across NHS Scotland sold directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Ear Moulds

We require a range of Purchase / provision of Earmoulds to be across NHS Scotland sold directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Combination HA Tinnitus Device

We require a range of Combination HA Tinnitus Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Non-Programmable Tinnitus Therapy Device

We require a range of Non-Programmable Tinnitus Therapy Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to health boards. We anticipate 7 suppliers for this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Hearable/Wearable

We require a range of Hearable/Wearable Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Battery Operated Hearing Aids (Paedatric)

We require a range of Battery Operated Hearing Aids (Paedatric)to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

Hearing Aid Batteries

We require a range of Hearing aid Batteries to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 4 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority.

Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries

We require a range of Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 4 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority.

Rechargeable Hearing Aid Devices (Including Chargers)

We require a range of Rechargeable Hearing Aid Devices (Including Chargers)to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Bone Conduction and Body Worn Aids

We require a range of Bone Conduction and Body Worn Aids to be supplier across NHS Scotland. We envisage 7 suppliers for this lot

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015482-2024 |
| 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 | 15 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,665,001 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | GN HEARING; MINERVA LABORATORIES; NORMANBY LABORATORY SERVICES; OTICON; SONIC LABORATORIES; SONOVA; STARKEY LABORATORIES; UNIVERSAL AIDS; WS AUDIOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31440000 - Batteries
- 33185000 - Hearing aids

## Release History

- 15 May 2024 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015482-2024
- 12 Feb 2024 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004582-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754697
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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