Official UK procurement notice
Audiological Equipment Services and Related Consumables 2024
Authority: NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement description"Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct route to market for Audiological Equipment Services and Related Consumables. Products include: Hearing Test Equipment, Audiometers, Tympanometers, Newborn Hearing Screening Devices, Hearing Aid Fitting Equipment, Sound Booths, Wax Management, Video Otoscopes, Balance Assessment and Treatment, Associated Consumable Equipment
It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of £12,000,000 to £16,000,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, with an estimated total value of £30,000,000 over a 2+2 year term, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. ."
CPV: Audio equipment accessories · Audiometers · Diagnostic devices · Diagnostic supplies · ENT or audiologist services · Electromyographs
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1Diagnostic & Fitting EquipmentPlanned
Audiometers, Tympanometers, Combined Audiometers/Tympanometer, Hearing Aid Fitting Equipment, Balance Equipment, Video Otoscope, Ear Scanner, Sound Booth, Otoacoustic Emissions, Auditory Brainstem Response, Combined Otoacoustic Emissions/Auditory Brain Response, Cortial Auditory Evoked Potentials, Calibration and Maintenance. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £6,100,000.00 to £7,400,000.00 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #2Newborn HearingPlanned
Automated Otoacoustic Emissions Screening Equipment, Automated Auditory Brain Response Screening Equipment, Calibration and Maintenance. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,900,000 to £3,200,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #3Wax ManagementPlanned
Microsuction Equipment, Irrigation Equipment and Manual Wax Picks. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £380,000 to £420,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #4Audiological DevicesPlanned
Assistive Listening Devices, Tinnitus Therapy Devices and Personal Hearable Devices. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £42,000 to £47,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #5ConsumablesPlanned
Audiometer Consumables, Tympanometer Consumables, Fitting Equipment Consumables, Video Otoscope Consumables, Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Consumables, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Consumables, Newborn Hearing Screening Consumables and Wax Management Consumables. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £430,000 to £475,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Past planning notice
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 22 Sept 2022, 11:26 BST
- Last source update
- 22 Sept 2022, 11:26 BST
- FTS notice number
2022/S 000-026502- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-036a66Find a Tender
Publisher note: The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of £12, 000,000 and £16,000,000 for this contract award, this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier. Under the Framework Agreement it is likely there will be two different methods of supply - one for Non-Direct Contract Products and one for Direct Contract Products. NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies and/or services identified in the tender documents as Non-Direct Contract Products which it will then make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. For the supplies and/or services identified as Direct Contract Products in the tender documents 1) NHS Supply Chain; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework. As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions; Candidates wishing to complete the Request for Information must register their expression of interest. The Request for Information document will then be sent via the Jaggaer Messaging Centre. REGISTRATION 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: - Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page. - Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. PORTAL ACCESS If registration has been completed: - Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . -Click on the “Supplier Dashboard” icon and select “Prior Information Notice” towards the top right of the screen to open the list of new Prior Information Notices. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - View PIN content by clicking on the ‘VIEW NOTICE’ button for the procurement event. This opens a PDF document. - Express an interest by clicking on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOCUMENT - The Request for Information Document will then be sent to you via the Jaggaer Messaging Centre
How it was run
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- Submission deadline
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Timeline
22 Sept 2022 → 30 May 2023 · 2 dates- Notice published22 Sept 2022, 11:26 BST
- Tender notice expected30 May 2023, 00:00 BST
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Official documents & specifications
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