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

A Contract Award Notice
by NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY HEALTH SOLUTIONS TEAM LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
not specified
Value
£4M-£231M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
16 Nov 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: Various locations in the UK

Geochart for 1 buyers and 16 suppliers

1 buyer

13 suppliers

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.

Lot Division

1 Hearing Aids

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.

Award Criteria
Audiologist Support 2
Covid Recovery 10
Social Equality 3
Social Value 10
Financial 75
2 Hearing Aid Batteries

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.

Award Criteria
Supply Chain Assessment 10
Social Value 10
Financial 80
3 Custom Ear Moulds

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.

Award Criteria
Product Features 20
Customer Support 20
Fighting Climate Change (Net Zero) 10
Financial 50
4 Hearing Aid Accessories

"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.

Award Criteria
Customer Support 5
Social Equality 10
Social Value 10
Financial 75

Award Detail

1 GN Hearing (Bicester)
  • Hearing Aids
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-1
  • Value: £231,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
2 Oticon (Birmingham)
  • Hearing Aids
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-1
  • Value: £231,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
3 Puretone (Rochester)
  • Hearing Aids
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-1
  • Value: £231,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
4 Sivantos (Chester)
  • Hearing Aids
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-1
  • Value: £231,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
5 Sonova (Warrington)
  • Hearing Aids
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-1
  • Value: £231,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
6 Starkey Laboratories (Milton Keynes)
  • Hearing Aids
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-1
  • Value: £231,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
7 Energizer Group (High Wycombe)
  • Hearing Aid Batteries
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-2
  • Value: £11,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
8 Varta Microbattery (Chandlers Ford)
  • Hearing Aid Batteries
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-2
  • Value: £11,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
9 DCL Hearing (Northwood)
  • Custom Ear Moulds
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-3
  • Value: £4,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
10 GN Hearing (Bicester)
  • Custom Ear Moulds
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-3
  • Value: £4,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
11 Minerva Laboratories (Cardiff)
  • Custom Ear Moulds
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-3
  • Value: £4,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
12 Normanby Laboratory Services (Redcar)
  • Custom Ear Moulds
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-3
  • Value: £4,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
13 Puretone (Rochester)
  • Custom Ear Moulds
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-3
  • Value: £4,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
14 Sonic Laboratories (Newbury)
  • Custom Ear Moulds
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-3
  • Value: £4,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
15 Starkey Laboratories (Milton Keynes)
  • Custom Ear Moulds
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-3
  • Value: £4,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
16 Universal Aids (South Stockport)
  • Custom Ear Moulds
  • Reference: 032576-2022-project_927-3
  • Value: £4,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.

Renewal Options

The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

CPV Codes

  • 33185000 - Hearing aids
  • 31420000 - Primary batteries

Indicators

  • Options are available.

Other Information

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