---
title: "NP654/19 Audiological Batteries"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000591706"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2020-01-07"
---

# NP654/19 Audiological Batteries

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000591706

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the tender titled "NP654/19 Audiological Batteries." This procurement falls under the health industry category, taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The current stage of the procurement is active, with a tender period ending on 2nd December 2019 and an award period starting on the same date. The procurement method is open, allowing broad participation, with a total estimated contract value of £3,255,000 for a framework agreement that could last for up to three years, with two optional extensions of twelve months each.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health and medical supplies sector, as it involves the supply of Hearing Aid and cochlear implant batteries for NHS Scotland. Companies that already possess certifications such as ISO9001 and ISO14001, and can demonstrate compliance with specific healthcare standards and regulations are strongly encouraged to participate. Given that only a limited number of suppliers can secure the contract, large established firms as well as agile small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the stringent requirements may find this an appealing venture for growth and collaboration with the NHS.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase and provision of Audiological and cochlear implant batteries for NHS Scotland.. The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.5 and II.2.6 covers the thirty six (36) months contract duration and the two (2) optional twelve (12) month extension period of the framework agreement.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by up to two (2) periods of twelve (12) months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376730 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,255,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £651,000 |

## Status

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

- 31440000 - Batteries

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376730
- 30 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370794

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370794
  NP654/19 Audiological Batteries - Purchase and provision of Hearing Aid and cochlear implant batteries for NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376730
  NP654/19 Audiological Batteries - Purchase and provision of Hearing Aid and cochlear implant batteries for NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000591706
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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