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title: "AA-353-26-DA To Repair / Replace Nucleus Speech Processors for Scottish Cochlear Implant Prog, UHC using NP527"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839532"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS Ayrshire & Arran"
published: "2026-08-12"
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# AA-353-26-DA To Repair / Replace Nucleus Speech Processors for Scottish Cochlear Implant Prog, UHC using NP527

Buyer: NHS Ayrshire & Arran  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839532

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## Summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran bought repair and replacement services for Nucleus speech processors used in the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme. The requirement covers specialist medical devices that support cochlear implant users, with delivery and service activity across Ayrshire and Arran. The procurement was for goods, classified under CPV 33185200 for cochlear implants. The stated purpose was to repair or replace Nucleus speech processors using the NP527 arrangement. NHS Ayrshire & Arran was the buying organisation and the work relates to its healthcare provision in Ayrshire and Arran. The requirement was organised as a single lot and focused on maintaining or restoring the operation of existing cochlear implant speech-processing equipment.

This procurement has been completed and awarded. NHS Ayrshire & Arran used a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition, making a direct award from the NP52721 Cochlear Implants Framework Agreement. Cochlear Europe Limited was selected as the supplier after one electronic bid; the bid statistics record no SME bid. The award date is not stated, while the contract was signed on 3 August 2026. The contract value is £150,000. The contract is active, and the tender and single lot are complete. The procurement was treated as outside the scope of the relevant directive and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The award relates to the repair and replacement of Nucleus speech processors for the Scottish programme.

This award indicates recurring specialist demand from NHS Ayrshire & Arran for the repair and replacement of Nucleus speech processors within the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme. A credible competitor would need demonstrated capability in cochlear implant equipment, particularly Nucleus speech processors, together with the technical capacity to diagnose faults, repair devices and supply suitable replacements. Suppliers would also need to understand the clinical importance of maintaining equipment used by cochlear implant patients and to support healthcare delivery across Ayrshire and Arran. The route used here shows that relevant framework access can be commercially important: the buyer made a direct award from the NP52721 Cochlear Implants Framework Agreement. Experience supplying manufacturers’ or framework-compliant specialist medical devices would therefore strengthen future competition.

## Notice

To Repair / Replace Nucleus Speech Processors for the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme Using NP527

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To Repair / Replace Nucleus Speech Processors for the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme Using NP527

### Procurement Information

Direct Award from NP52721 Cochlear Impants Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562152 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS Ayrshire & Arran |
| Locality | AYR |
| Postcode area | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA6 6AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Cochlear Europe Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33185200 - Cochlear implant

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562152

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562152
  AA-353-26-DA To Repair / Replace Nucleus Speech Processors for Scottish Cochlear Implant Prog, UHC using NP527 - To Repair / Replace Nucleus Speech Processors for the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme Using NP527

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839532

## Provenance

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