Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4th Floor Companies House, Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
UK
Contact person: Jack Richardson-Croad
Telephone: +44 1443848585
E-mail: jack.croad@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Audiology Products
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33185000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The forthcoming contract will be for the provisions of a range of audiology products, including both adult and paediatric products to all of NHS Wales.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
27 400 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Adult Hearing Aids
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of adult hearing aids
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidders Capability
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: Priority Supplier Programme
/ Weighting: 2
Price
/ Weighting:
98
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Paediatric Specific Hearing aids
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of paediatric hearing aids
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidders capability
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: Priority Supplier Programme
/ Weighting: 2
Price
/ Weighting:
98
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Audiology parts, Consumables and Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of audiology parts, consumables and accessories.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidders capability
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: Priority Supplier Programme
/ Weighting: 2
Price
/ Weighting:
98
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Earmoulds
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of earmoulds
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidders capability
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: Priority Supplier Programme
/ Weighting: 2
Price
/ Weighting:
98
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Batteries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31440000
31420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of hearing aid batteries
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidders capability
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: Priority Supplier Programme
/ Weighting: 2
Price
/ Weighting:
98
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Bone Conduction Hearing Implants (including Middle Ear Devices), Processors & Accessories - Adult & Paediatric
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33184100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of implantable bone conduction hearing systems and associated consumables
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidders capability
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: Priority Supplier Programme
/ Weighting: 2
Price
/ Weighting:
98
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Cochlear Implants (including Auditory Brainstem Implants), Processors & Accessories – Adult & Paediatric
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33184100
33185200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of cochlear implant systems and associated accessories.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidders capability
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: Priority Supplier Programme
/ Weighting: 2
Price
/ Weighting:
98
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2020/S 194-470492
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Adult Hearing Aids
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/01/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MED-EL UK Ltd.
Unit 4, Newton Business Centre, Thorncliffe Park Estate
Sheffield
S352PH
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GN Hearing UK LTD
Building A, Kirtlington Business Centre, Portway
Kirtlington
OX53JA
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oticon Limited
Cadzow Industrial Estate
Hamilton
ML37QE
UK
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Puretone Ltd
9-10 Henley Business Park, Trident Close Medway City Estate
Rochester
ME24FR
UK
NUTS: UKJ41
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Phonak
Sonova House, Lakeside Drive, Centre Park
Warrington
WA11RX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sivantos Limited
Platinum House, Sussex Manor Business Park, Gatwick Road
Crawley
RH109NH
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Starkey Laboratories Ltd
William F Austin House, Bramhall Technology Park, Pepper Road Hazel Grove
Stockport
SK75BX
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 13 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Paediatric Specific Hearing aids
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/01/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MED-EL UK Ltd.
Unit 4, Newton Business Centre, Thorncliffe Park Estate
Sheffield
S352PH
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GN Hearing UK LTD
Building A, Kirtlington Business Centre, Portway
Kirtlington
OX53JA
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oticon Limited
Cadzow Industrial Estate
Hamilton
ML37QE
UK
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Phonak
Sonova House, Lakeside Drive, Centre Park
Warrington
WA11RX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Starkey Laboratories Ltd
William F Austin House, Bramhall Technology Park, Pepper Road Hazel Grove
Stockport
SK75BX
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 700 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Audiology parts, Consumables and Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/01/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MED-EL UK Ltd.
Unit 4, Newton Business Centre, Thorncliffe Park Estate
Sheffield
S352PH
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cochlear Europe Limited
6 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park
Addlestone
KT152HJ
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GN Hearing UK LTD
Building A, Kirtlington Business Centre, Portway
Kirtlington
OX53JA
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GUYMARK UK LTD
Veronica House , Veronica House
BRIERLEY HILL
DY51UB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minerva Hearing
Unit 13, Eastgate Business Park, Wentloog Avenue
Cardiff
CF32EY
UK
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oticon Limited
Cadzow Industrial Estate
Hamilton
ML37QE
UK
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Puretone Ltd
9-10 Henley Business Park, Trident Close Medway City Estate
Rochester
ME24FR
UK
NUTS: UKJ41
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Phonak
Sonova House, Lakeside Drive, Centre Park
Warrington
WA11RX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sivantos Limited
Platinum House, Sussex Manor Business Park, Gatwick Road
Crawley
RH109NH
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Starkey Laboratories Ltd
William F Austin House, Bramhall Technology Park, Pepper Road Hazel Grove
Stockport
SK75BX
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 260 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Earmoulds
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/01/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minerva Hearing
Unit 13, Eastgate Business Park, Wentloog Avenue
Cardiff
CF32EY
UK
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Normanby Laboratory Services Limited
Suite W8, The Innovation Centre, Vienna Court
Redcar
TS105SH
UK
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Puretone Ltd
9-10 Henley Business Park, Trident Close Medway City Estate
Rochester
ME24FR
UK
NUTS: UKJ41
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Starkey Laboratories Ltd
William F Austin House, Bramhall Technology Park, Pepper Road Hazel Grove
Stockport
SK75BX
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 480 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Batteries
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/01/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cochlear Europe Limited
6 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park
Addlestone
KT152HJ
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Energizer Holdings
Unit 2A, Stephenson Road
Washington
NE373HW
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Bone Conduction Hearing Implants (including Middle Ear Devices), Processors & Accessories - Adult & Paediatric
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/01/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MED-EL UK Ltd.
Unit 4, Newton Business Centre, Thorncliffe Park Estate
Sheffield
S352PH
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cochlear Europe Limited
6 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park
Addlestone
KT152HJ
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oticon Limited
Cadzow Industrial Estate
Hamilton
ML37QE
UK
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 400 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Cochlear Implants (including Auditory Brainstem Implants), Processors & Accessories – Adult & Paediatric
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/01/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MED-EL UK Ltd.
Unit 4, Newton Business Centre, Thorncliffe Park Estate
Sheffield
S352PH
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Advanced Bionics UK Limited
Sonova House, Lakeside Drive, Centre Park
Warrington
WA11RX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cochlear Europe Limited
6 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park
Addlestone
KT152HJ
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oticon Limited
Cadzow Industrial Estate
Hamilton
ML37QE
UK
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This notice is being placed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services. For the purpose of this procurement, the
awarding authority will be Velindre NHS Trust. Please note NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services as the
contracting authority are tendering on behalf of Health Boards in Wales including:
-Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board
-Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board
-Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board
-Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
-Hywel Dda University Local Health Board
-Powys Teaching Local Health Board
-Public Health Wales NHS Trust
-Swansea Bay University Health Board
-Velindre University NHS Trust
-Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
1. The Framework will be in place for a period of 3 years with an option to extend 12 months.
2. The contracting authority will use eTenderwales to carry out the procurement process. To view Procurement Services published tenders
you will need to register with the site, and provide brief contact details for yourself and organisation. Once registered you will gain access
to express interest and participate in published tenders. To register please visit: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs/
3. The contracting authority is not bound to award a contract in whole or in part.
4. The contracting authority will not bear the tender costs of any of the tenderers.
5. Suppliers who would like support and advice regarding public sector tenders are encourage to utilise Business Wales. Business Wales is
a free service that provides impartial, independent support and advice to people starting, running and growing a business in Wales. There
are a series of workshops being run that are aimed at businesses who want to start or improve how they tender for contracts including a
‘how to tender’ induction workshop. They are fully funded and held frequently all over Wales. To book a workshop either
visit:https://businesswales.gov.wales/Procurement or contact one of the regional Business Wales office to register with the service:
(West) Carmarthen: 01267 233 749
(Mid) Newtown: 01686 617 184
(North) St Asaph: 01745 585 025
(South) Pencoed: 01656 868 500
(WA Ref:99219)
(WA Ref:107739)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/01/2021