---
title: "Audiological Batteries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dda8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dda8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-05-06"
---

# Audiological Batteries

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dda8

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## Summary

The recent public procurement conducted by The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focuses on acquiring audiological batteries, classified under Battery Packs (CPV Code 31422000), for the healthcare sector. The procurement process aimed at supporting all entities under the NHS Scotland umbrella, involved a framework agreement with a contract period of 36 months, potentially extending by an additional 2 x 12 months. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland (UKM), the buying organisation is facilitating an open procedure, which culminated in awarding contracts to VARTA Microbattery GmbH on 9th April 2025 for two lots covering Hearing Aid Batteries and Cochlear Implant Batteries. The procurement process included stages from tendering to award, overseen by the relevant legal and procedural frameworks, demonstrating transparency and adherence to public procurement regulations.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical or electronic goods, particularly those offering battery supplies. Companies like VARTA have proven successful in securing this contract through a strong focus on price competitiveness and quality support, with criteria weighted at 80% price and 20% quality. With the procurement's open procedure and the framework agreement allowing for potential extensions, companies in the EU and UK keen on servicing healthcare needs will find similar future tenders promising for business growth. Engaging in such contracts not only facilitates entry into the healthcare sector but also establishes revenue streams lasting several years, supporting the strategic expansion in the medical goods industry.

## Notice

Purchase and provision of Hearing Aid and cochlear implant batteries for NHS Scotland

### Lot Information

Hearing Aid Batteries Mercury Free

Purchase and provision of Audiological and cochlear implant batteries for NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this lot as a Sole Award.

Renewal: The authority may seek to extend by 2 x 2 months

Hearing Aid Batteries 675 Cochlear Implants

Provision of supply of Hearing Aid Batteries size 675 for Cochlear Implants The authority will awarded a maximum of three suppliers as a multi supplier unranked award.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019151-2025 |
| 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 | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARTA MICROBATTERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31422000 - Battery packs

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019151-2025
- 11 Feb 2025 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004532-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778305
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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