---
title: "Bone Conduction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04466b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\") GYLE SQUARE (NSS HEAD OFFICE)"
published: "2024-06-04"
---

# Bone Conduction

Buyer: HE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") GYLE SQUARE (NSS HEAD OFFICE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04466b

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as National Services Scotland, is conducting a procurement for Bone Conduction products on behalf of various NHS entities in Scotland and Scottish Hospices. The procurement is being carried out through its National Procurement division. The procurement process is currently at the active stage, with a total contract value of £8,250,000 GBP. The tender involves multiple lots, including Bone Drive Non-Implantable, Ossicles Drive, Bone Drive Implantable, and Consumables. The deadline for submission of bids is set for April 8th, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers specializing in hearing aids and related products to engage with National Services Scotland and the NHS in Scotland. Businesses that can provide innovative clinical support, quality training, and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The procurement aims to support community benefits and offers the potential for contract extensions, creating a favourable environment for businesses looking to establish long-term partnerships. Interested parties can find more details on the procurement process on Public Contracts 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 Bone Conduction ('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

Bone Drive Non-Implantable

We require a range of to Bone Drive Non-Implantable Devices 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.

Ossicles Drive

We require a range of Ossicles Drive Products 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.

Bone Drive Implantable

We require a range of Bone Drive Implantable Device and specifically related products 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.

Consumables

We require a range of Consumable products relating to Bone Conduction to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards. All suppliers who are awarded to lots 1,2 & 3 will be awarded to lots 4 if they submit products within the pricing schedule

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017230-2024 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,756,005 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") GYLE SQUARE (NSS HEAD OFFICE) |
| 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 | COCHLEAR EUROPE; MED-EL; OTICON; STARKEY LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33185000 - Hearing aids
- 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2024 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017230-2024
- 7 Mar 2024 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007359-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755020
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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