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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Battery Operated Hearing Aids (Adult)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Battery Operated Hearing Aids(Adult) to be across NHS Scotland sold directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Clinical Remit Support
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Patient Applications support
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Ear Moulds
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Purchase / provision of Earmoulds to be across NHS Scotland sold directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Combination HA Tinnitus Device
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Combination HA Tinnitus Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Clinical Remit Support
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Patient Applications
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Non-Programmable Tinnitus Therapy Device
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Non-Programmable Tinnitus Therapy Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to health boards.
We anticipate 7 suppliers for this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Clinical Remit Support
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Patient Applications
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Hearable/Wearable
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Hearable/Wearable Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Clinical Remit Support
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Patient Applications
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Battery Operated Hearing Aids (Paedatric)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31440000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Battery Operated Hearing Aids (Paedatric)to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Clinical Remit Support
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Patient Applications
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Hearing Aid Batteries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Hearing aid Batteries to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 4 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 4 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Rechargeable Hearing Aid Devices (Including Chargers)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Rechargeable Hearing Aid Devices (Including Chargers)to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Clinical Remit Support
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Patient Applications
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Bone Conduction and Body Worn Aids
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Bone Conduction and Body Worn Aids to be supplier across NHS Scotland.
We envisage 7 suppliers for this lot
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Clinical Remit Support
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Patient Applications
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of (add description here…) (‘Products’) on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Join Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’), where applicable and Scottish Hospices. The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.5 and 11.2.6 covers the 48 Months contract duration plus the 2 x 12 months extension period of the framework agreement
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25885. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
It is a mandatory requirement that potential framework participants agree to support the Page 32 to 33 concept, provision and ongoing development of community benefits provision in relation to this framework. Potential framework participants are required to agree to this mandatory requirement. They are also requested to provide a brief summary of the community benefits that have recently been delivered within Scotland, if at all, and also what impact and outcomes these have achieved. Potential framework participants are required to summarise any proposed community benefits that will be developed and delivered as part of this contract if successful or, alternatively, potential framework participants confirm that they will engage with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway (CBG). This gateway, developed through requests from suppliers seeking opportunities to support the delivery of community benefits within the contracting region, provides information on community benefit opportunities. The CBG is a free and easy to use online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland and will be used for tracking and reporting and is an approved compliant route to the realisation of community benefits. For further information please visit NHSS Community Benefit Gateway