--- title: "Cochlear Implants" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078be1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078be1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078be1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078be1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)" published: "2026-10-20" --- # Cochlear Implants Buyer: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078be1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078be1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078be1.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, through National Procurement, is buying cochlear implants, sound processors and related accessories for NHS Scotland. The products are intended for use by NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and other participating NHS bodies, integrated joint boards and Scottish hospices. Delivery is across Scotland. The requirement covers both initial implant provision and replacement or upgrade processor kits for adults and children, with separate configurations for unilateral and bilateral implants. Suppliers would be providing products alongside the associated support needed for their use. This is a medical-device supply opportunity for manufacturers and distributors of cochlear implant systems and sound-processing equipment, as well as suppliers able to provide the accompanying accessories and support to health services across Scotland. The buyer invited offers through an open procedure for a multi-supplier framework. The requirement is divided into four lots: adult/child unilateral and bilateral implant start-up kits, and unilateral and bilateral upgrade processor kits. Up to four suppliers may be appointed to each lot, without ranking; the framework may have up to 16 participants overall. The contract period for each lot is 1,440 days. The estimated value is £14.2 million across the 48-month contract duration. The tender deadline was 19 November 2026 at 17:00 UTC. Evaluation for every lot weights price at 60%, service and patient support at 20%, resilience at 10% and sustainability at 10%. Electronic catalogues are required, variants are not allowed, and bids must be in English. This opportunity suits suppliers with a portfolio of cochlear implants, sound processors and compatible accessories for both adult and paediatric patients, covering unilateral and bilateral use as well as initial and upgrade kits. Suppliers need to be able to provide service and patient support, and demonstrate resilience and sustainability because these are scored alongside price. The framework is intended to include multiple suppliers, making it relevant to businesses able to support NHS Scotland’s requirements across several product configurations. Participants must agree to support the provision and ongoing development of community benefits. They are also asked to describe community benefits recently delivered in Scotland and their outcomes, and to set out planned benefits under the contract or confirm engagement with NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway. The contract includes a subcontracting clause. ## Notice This requirement is for the purchase, provision and support of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland ### Lot Information Adult /Child Unilateral Cochlear Implant switch on Start-up Kit This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding up to 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award. Adult /Child Bilateral Cochlear Implant switch on Start-up Kit This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding up to 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award. Adult /Child Unilateral Upgrade Processor Kit This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding up to 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award. Adult /Child Bilateral Upgrade Processor Kit This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHS Scotland. We envisage awarding upto 4 suppliers to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099016-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Postcode area | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33185200 - Cochlear implant ## Release History - 20 Oct 2026 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099016-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845991 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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