---
title: "Supply of Cochlear Implants"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000664884"
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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: "2021-12-13"
---

# Supply of Cochlear Implants

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000664884

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is undertaking the procurement process for the "Supply of Cochlear Implants" under an open procedure. This procurement falls under the goods category and is located primarily in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender, which aims to purchase and support Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors, and associated accessories, has a contract value of approximately £13.6 million and was signed on 6 December 2021. The procurement has completed its tender stage, and the bid submission deadline was 27 September 2021. The awarded suppliers include Advanced Bionics UK, Cochlear Europe Ltd, Oticon Limited, and MED-EL.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in the manufacture and supply of cochlear implants and related technologies. Firms with capabilities in providing high-quality medical devices and after-sales support could benefit immensely from participating in such contracts. Given the scale of the awarded contract and the complexity of the requirements, companies with proven track records and compliance with international standards in medical device production will be particularly well-suited to compete.

## Notice

This requirement is for the purchase, provision and support of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHSS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the purchase and provision of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHSS.

Renewal: 2 (Two) optional extension period, each of 12 (twelve) months in duration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435571 |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,500,000 |
| Lots value | £13,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,629,460 |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED BIONICS; COCHLEAR EUROPE; MED-EL; OTICON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33185200 - Cochlear implant

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435571
- 25 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425354

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425354
  Supply of Cochlear Implants - This requirement is for the purchase, provision and support of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHSS.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435571
  Supply of Cochlear Implants - This requirement is for the purchase, provision and support of Cochlear Implants, Sound Processors and associated accessories for NHSS.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000664884
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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