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title: "Audiological Batteries"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000778305"
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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: "2025-05-06"
---

# Audiological Batteries

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000778305

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Audiological Batteries" contract was carried out by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), through its division National Procurement. Located in Edinburgh, the agency focused on procuring hearing aid and cochlear implant batteries for NHS Scotland. This procurement falls under the health industry category and was executed through an open procedure, marking the procurement stage as complete, with contracts signed on 9th April 2025. The procurement covered the region UKM and involved both the supply of mercury-free hearing aid batteries and size 675 batteries for cochlear implants across a framework agreement lasting 36 months, with potential extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of audiological equipment, particularly those specialising in battery technology. With a procurement value of £2,250,000 for mercury-free hearing aid batteries and £250,000 for the 675 cochlear implant batteries, businesses capable of competing on quality and price would be well-suited. The awarded contracts to VARTA Microbattery GmbH highlight that entities with experience in international open procurement and electronic submission are particularly positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth in the healthcare supply chain sector. Moreover, businesses aligning with community benefit schemes and offering scalable solutions may find additional leveraging opportunities within NHS Scotland's procurement frameworks.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529713 |
| 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 | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 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 | 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

- 31422000 - Battery packs

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529713
- 11 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523656

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523656
  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=MAY529713
  Audiological Batteries - Purchase and provision of Hearing Aid and cochlear implant batteries for NHS Scotland

## Notice URLs

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

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