---
title: "Auricals Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a49"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Auricals Equipment

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a49

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involved the purchase of audiological equipment, specifically the replacement of Auricals, under a direct award contract method. The buying organisation, located at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, conducted this process under the industry category of goods, with the award details being finalised on 15th May 2026. This direct award was necessitated by compatibility issues with existing equipment and software, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 28th May 2026. The supplier, Natus Nicolet U.K. LIMITED, based in Oxfordshire, aligned with the procurement requirements, reflecting a strategic decision to minimise additional costs associated with compatibility and integration.

This tender opportunity highlights the potential for businesses specialising in auditory equipment and technology to enhance their market position by catering to specific compatibility needs of public sector clients. Companies that have existing solutions or the capability to provide seamless integration with legacy systems will find opportunities in similar procurement processes. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit if they can demonstrate their products' compatibility and cost efficiency, thereby allowing them to build relationships with central government bodies and expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Purchase of audiological equipment.

### Procurement Information

Direct replacement of established equipment used in all outpatient audiology clinics. Replacement with devices from a different supplier would lead to compatibility issues with other existing devices within the service, which would then also require replacing. This would result in a significant cost implication to the Trust. Requirement for compatibility with the patient management system. Requirement of compatibility with existing software systems, required for the direct comparison of patient results from repeat visits. Requirement of compatibility with the in-house audiometry equipment calibration service. Requirement for compatibility with audiometry equipment used at local trust, where STH clinicians also work under an SLA using the same equipment. Devices from an alternative supplier have previously been procured in said local trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045055-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £218,188 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATUS NICOLET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33185000 - Hearing aids

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 15:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045055-2026
- 15 May 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045038-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045055-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045038-2026
  15th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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