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Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries, Custom Ear Moulds and Hearing Aid Accessories

Hearing aids
Primary batteries
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published4
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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, Custom Ear Moulds and Hearing Aid Accessories". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 4 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityNHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
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Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
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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.
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Coverage: 3 active published awards; 3 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 Unpublished data stays unknown.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.
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Contracting AuthorityNHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
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CompetitionNot published
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Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published16 Nov 2022, 20:47 GMT
Last source update16 Nov 2022, 20:47 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationHearing aids, Primary batteries
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0330ca
What is being bought
Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct, 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, Custom Ear Moulds and Hearing Aid Accessories that meet the requirements of users with varying levels of hearing loss. The Framework Agreement will provide access to hearing solutions for both adults and paediatric patients with mild-moderate and servere-profound hearing loss. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £121,500,000.00 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 £256,700,000.00.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    16 Nov 2022, 20:47 GMT
  2. Status changed to complete
    16 Nov 2022, 20:47 GMT
  3. Official notice release published
    16 Nov 2022, 20:47 GMT
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    16 Nov 2022, 20:47 GMT
  5. Buyer information updated
    16 Nov 2022, 20:47 GMT
  6. Published value updated to £256,700,000
    27 Apr 2022, 10:27 BST
  7. Status changed to active
    27 Apr 2022, 10:27 BST
  8. Official notice release published
    27 Apr 2022, 10:27 BST
  9. Submission deadline changed to 26 May 2022, 15:00 BST
    27 Apr 2022, 10:27 BST
  10. Buyer information updated
    27 Apr 2022, 10:27 BST
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #Lot 1
    Hearing Aids
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot covers a range of Hearing Aids for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, moderate to severe hearing loss (multiple power Hearing Aids), and severe to profound hearing loss (high/super power Hearing Aids), paediatric Hearing Aids and innovation Hearing Aids, including re-chargeable devices. These include but are 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 essential components including: — Tubing, - Domes Additional information: NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 30 % at tender evaluation stage.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #Lot 2
    Hearing Aid Batteries
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This 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: NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 55 % at tender evaluation stage.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #Lot 3
    Custom Ear Moulds
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot covers Custom Ear Mould products, including (but not limited to): -Ear Moulds; Ear Mould Accessories. Additional information: NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 30 % at tender evaluation stage.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #Lot 4
    Hearing Aid Accessories
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    "This Lot covers Hearing Aid Accessories, including (but not limited to): Battery Door Replacement, Bone Conduction Hearing Aid Headband, Charger Cable, Cleaning Accessories, Connectivity Accessories, CROS/BiCROS Cable, DAI Adapter, DAI Boot/Shoe, Universal Dome, Dome Accessories, Drying Accessories, Ear Hook, Ear Mould Accessories, Ear Tips, Glasses Adaptor, Hearing Aid Accessory Tool, Hearing Aid And Battery Record Book, Hearing Aid Case, Left Right Indicators, Multimedia Adapter, Pre-Bent Tubing, Programming Cable, Programming Cable Sleeve, Receiver Adaptor, Receiver In the Canal (RIC) Speaker, Receiver In the Canal (RIC) Speaker Accessory, Remote Microphone, Remote Microphone Accessory, Remote Microphone Docking Station, Secure Hearing Aid Device, Servicing Accessories, Tamperproof Battery Door, Universal Tube, Tube Adaptor, Tubing Accessories, Wax Guard. Additional information: NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 30 % at tender evaluation stage.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    16 Nov 2022, 20:47 GMT
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  6. Contract active
    Signed 7 Oct 2022, 00:00 BST · £231,000,000
  7. Contract active
    Signed 7 Oct 2022, 00:00 BST · £11,000,000
  8. Contract active
    Signed 7 Oct 2022, 00:00 BST · £4,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
GN Hearing UK Limited, Oticon Limited, Puretone Limited, Sivantos Limited, Sonova UK Limited, Starkey Laboratories Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Energizer Group Limited, VARTA Microbattery GmbH
Not published · Not published · active
DCL Hearing Limited, GN Hearing UK Limited, Minerva Laboratories Limited, Normanby Laboratory Services Limited, Puretone Limited, Sonic Laboratories Limited, Starkey Laboratories Limited, Universal Aids Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Hearing Aid Accessories
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Contracts
Hearing Aids
£231,000,000 · signed 7 Oct 2022, 00:00 BST · active
Hearing Aid Batteries
£11,000,000 · signed 7 Oct 2022, 00:00 BST · active
Custom Ear Moulds
£4,000,000 · signed 7 Oct 2022, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 6
bids: 8
bids: 2
electronicBids: 8
electronicBids: 6
electronicBids: 2
foreignBidsFromEU: 1
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 8
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 6
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 1
smeBids: 6
smeBids: 3
smeBids: 1
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-68701
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  • NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    C/O Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UG, London, UKI4, SE1 8UG
    alexandra.gothard@supplychain.nhs.uk
    +44 7929018002

  • DCL Hearing Limited
    supplier

    Lindens House 16 Copse Wood Way Northwood Middlesex HA6 2UE, Northwood, UKI74, HA6 2UE

  • Energizer Group Limited
    supplier

    Sword House Totteridge Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6DG, High Wycombe, UKJ13, HP13 6DG

  • GN Hearing UK Limited
    supplier

    Unit 13 Talisman Business Centre London Road Bicester England OX26 6HR, Bicester, UKJ14, OX26 6HR

  • Minerva Laboratories Limited
    supplier

    Unit 13 Eastgate Business Park Wentloog Avenue Cardiff CF3 2EY, Cardiff, UKL22, CF3 2EY

  • Normanby Laboratory Services Limited
    supplier

    W8 The Innovation Centre Vienna Court, Kirkleatham Business Park Redcar United Kingdom TS10 5SH, Redcar, UKC1, TS10 5SH

  • Not Applicable
    reviewBody

    Not Applicable

  • Oticon Limited
    supplier

    3800 Parkside Solihull Parkway Birmingham Business Park Birmingham West Midlands England B37 7YG, Birmingham, UKG31, B37 7YG

  • Puretone Limited
    supplier

    10 Henley Business Park Trident Close Medway City Estate Rochester Kent, Rochester, UKJ4, ME2 4ER

  • Puretone Limited
    supplier

    10 Henley Business Park Trident Close Medway City Estate Rochester Kent ME2 4ER, Rochester, UKJ4, ME2 4ER

  • Sivantos Limited
    supplier

    Winster House Lakeside Chester Business Park Chester United Kingdom CH4 9QT, Chester, UKD63, CH4 9QT

  • Sonic Laboratories Limited
    supplier

    36a Kingfisher Court Hambridge Road Newbury Berkshire England RG14 5SJ, Newbury, UKJ11, RG14 5SJ

  • Sonova UK Limited
    supplier

    Sonova House Lakeside Drive, Centre Park Warrington WA1 1RX, Warrington, UKD61, WA1 1RX

  • Starkey Laboratories Limited
    supplier

    The Pinnacle 170 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Bucks, England, MK9 1FE, Milton Keynes, UKJ12, MK9 1FE

  • Starkey Laboratories Limited
    supplier

    The Pinnacle 170 Midsummer Boulevard Milton Keynes Bucks England MK9 1FE, Milton Keynes, UKJ12, MK9 1FE

  • Universal Aids Limited
    supplier

    8/14 Wellington Road South Stockport SK4 1AA, South Stockport, UKD6, SK4 1AA

  • VARTA Microbattery GmbH
    supplier

    New Kings Court Tollgate Eastleigh Chandler'S Ford S053 3LG, Chandler'S Ford, DE11D, S053 3LG
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