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planned
Official procurement procedure
Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds
Hearing aids
Primary batteries
Published value
£246,000,000
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published3
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL): "Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds". Published status: planned. Published value: £246,000,000. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | planned No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £246,000,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Market Analytics
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Published history for NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL). These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
22.2Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate availablePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 5 active published awards; 5 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published | |
Statusplanned | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published15 Dec 2021, 22:45 GMT | Last source update15 Dec 2021, 22:45 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationHearing aids, Primary batteries | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0301d1 | ||
What is being bought
Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct and Stocked routes to market. Product range to include, but not limited to the supply of Hearing Aids (including Re-chargeable Hearing Aids), Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Made Ear Moulds that meet the requirements of users with varying levels of hearing loss. The Framework Agreement will provide access to hearing solutions for adults and children with both mild and or moderate hearing problems and servere-profound hearing problems. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £113,000,000.00 for the initial term of FAG, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the FAG. The estimated value over the total FAG term (including any extension options) is £246,000,000.00.
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £246,000,000
15 Dec 2021, 22:45 GMT - Status changed to planned
15 Dec 2021, 22:45 GMT - Official notice release published
15 Dec 2021, 22:45 GMT - Buyer information updated
15 Dec 2021, 22:45 GMT
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #Lot 1Hearing AidsplannedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot covers a range of hearing aids for adults with severe to profound hearing loss (high/super power hearing aids), hearing aids for adults with moderate to severe hearing loss (multiple power hearing aids), paediatric hearing aids and niche & innovation hearing aids, including re-chargeable hearing aids (but not limited to); — BTE (Behind the Ear) — Moderate Power, — Mini BTE (Behind the Ear) — Moderate Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — Moderate Power, — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — Moderate Power, — Body Worn — Moderate power. — BTE (Behind the Ear) — High Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — High Power, — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — High Power, — BTE (Behind the Ear) — Super Power, — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — Super Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — Super Power. — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — Multiple power, — BTE (Behind the Ear) — Multiple Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — Multiple power. — Tinnitus Device — Multiple Power, —Custom ITE (In the Ear) - Hearing Aids. — Combination devices — Multiple Power, — Innovative hearing aids. This lot will also cover a range of hearing aid accessories and miscellaneous products including, (but not limited to): — Impression materials & accessories, — Tubing, — Presentation cases/boxes, — Bone conductor & accessories, — Insert earphone tips, — Selection of evoked potential electrodes, — Ear tips, — Otostops, — Syringes, — Impression guns, — Otolights, — Comply tips, — Communicators, — Probe tubes, — Speculae, — Otoacoustic emission (OAE)/tymp tips, — Accessory & care kits, — Audiology booklet, — Impression boxes. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure for the initial term will be in the region of £104,000,000.00 of this Framework Agreement to £231,000,000.00 for the full term. However, these values are approximate only and may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #Lot 2Hearing Aid BatteriesplannedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot covers hearing aid batteries to the NHS for the use in NHS patients hearing aids. Battery sizes consist of but are not limited to, R44 (675), R41 (312), R48 (13), R70 (10), R44 (Cochlear Implant 675). Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure for the initial term will be in the region of £7,000,000.00 of this Framework Agreement to £11,000,000.00 for the full term. However, these values are approximate only and may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #Lot 3Custom Ear MouldsplannedPublished valueNot publishedThis lot covers Custom Ear Mould products, including (but not limited to): -Ear Moulds; Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure for the initial term will be in the region of £2,000,000.00 of this Framework Agreement to £4,000,000.00 for the full term. However, these values are approximate only and may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
15 Dec 2021, 22:45 GMT
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Contracting authority GB-FTS-37867Documents (0)
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