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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hearing-aids-hearing-aid-batteries-custom-ear-moulds-and-hearing-aid-accessories-ocds-h6vhtk-0330ca). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** 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. Framework Ceiling: £256,700,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 26 May 2022, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/nhs-supply-chain-operated-by-health-solutions-team-limited-a-GB-FTS-23355)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £256,700,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 26 May 2022 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Hearing aids, Primary batteries
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0330ca`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hearing-aids-hearing-aid-batteries-custom-ear-moulds-and-hearing-aid-accessories-ocds-h6vhtk-0330ca#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com%2F%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hearing-aids-hearing-aid-batteries-custom-ear-moulds-and-hearing-aid-accessories-ocds-h6vhtk-0330ca#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (4)
### Lot Lot 1: Hearing Aids
- **Lot id:** `Lot 1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33185000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £231,000,000
- **Description:** 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 in...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot 2: Hearing Aid Batteries
- **Lot id:** `Lot 2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 31420000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £11,000,000
- **Description:** 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 Chai...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot 3: Custom Ear Moulds
- **Lot id:** `Lot 3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33185000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £4,000,000
- **Description:** 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 t...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot 4: Hearing Aid Accessories
- **Lot id:** `Lot 4`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 33185000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £10,700,000
- **Description:** "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,
Un...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** Hearing Aids (active)
  - Award id: `032576-2022-Project_927-1`
  - Supplier(s): **GN Hearing UK Limited, Oticon Limited, Puretone Limited (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-136643`, `GB-FTS-176885`, `GB-FTS-136646`, `GB-FTS-136644`, `GB-FTS-136640`, `GB-FTS-3573`
  - Value: £231,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Hearing Aid Batteries (active)
  - Award id: `032576-2022-Project_927-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Energizer Group Limited, VARTA Microbattery GmbH**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-68703`, `GB-FTS-146808`
  - Value: £11,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Custom Ear Moulds (active)
  - Award id: `032576-2022-Project_927-3`
  - Supplier(s): **DCL Hearing Limited, GN Hearing UK Limited, Minerva Laboratories Limited (+5 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-136649`, `GB-FTS-136643`, `GB-FTS-136645`, `GB-FTS-3576`, `GB-FTS-136646`, `GB-FTS-136648`, `GB-FTS-136640`, `GB-FTS-113730`
  - Value: £4,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Hearing Aid Accessories (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `032576-2022-Project_927-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (3)
- **Contract:** Hearing Aids (active)
  - Signed Value: £231,000,000
  - Signed Date: 06/10/2022

- **Contract:** Hearing Aid Batteries (active)
  - Signed Value: £11,000,000
  - Signed Date: 06/10/2022

- **Contract:** Custom Ear Moulds (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,000,000
  - Signed Date: 06/10/2022

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F032576-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-11-16T20:47:02.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T07:56:04.195Z
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