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Contract Award Notice

Hearing Aids, Accessories and Customer Ear Moulds

  • First published: 15 May 2019
  • Last modified: 15 May 2019
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
NHS Supply Chain
Authority ID:
AA21880
Publication date:
15 May 2019
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This lot covers a range of hearing aid solutions for adults with mild/moderate hearing problems.

This lot will offer solutions which incorporate wireless technology; including but not limited to;

• Adult BTE (Behind the Ear) - Moderate Power

• Adult Mini BTE (Behind the Ear) - Moderate Power

• Adult ITE (In the Ear) - Moderate Power

• Adult RIC (Receiver in Canal) - Moderate Power

The anticipated value of the purchases will be circa £34,500,000 GBP for the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement and £138,000,000 GBP for the full term of 48 months (if extended).

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

c/o Skipton House, 80 London Road

London

SE16LH

UK

Contact person: Mary Emeny

Telephone: +44 7730204254

E-mail: Mary.Emeny@supplychain.nhs.uk

Fax: +44 1924328744

NUTS: UKI4

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office

I.5) Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Hearing Aids, Accessories and Customer Ear Moulds

II.1.2) Main CPV code

33185000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stock and blue diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the direct route.

The scope of this framework is to cover the supply of hearing aids, accessories and custom ear moulds including DSP (Digital Signal Processing) hearing aids, accessories and custom moulds that meet requirements of users with varying levels of hearing loss.

The Framework Agreement will provide access to hearing solutions for adults and children with both mild and or moderate hearing problems and severe-profound hearing problems.

It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa 67 500 000 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 270 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Adult Moderate Power Hearing Aids

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers a range of hearing aid solutions for adults with mild/moderate hearing problems.

This lot will offer solutions which incorporate wireless technology; including but not limited to;

• Adult BTE (Behind the Ear) - Moderate Power

• Adult Mini BTE (Behind the Ear) - Moderate Power

• Adult ITE (In the Ear) - Moderate Power

• Adult RIC (Receiver in Canal) - Moderate Power

The anticipated value of the purchases will be circa £34,500,000 GBP for the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement and £138,000,000 GBP for the full term of 48 months (if extended).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Intrinsic certification / Weighting: 1

Quality criterion: Product Features / Weighting: 6

Quality criterion: Patient Experience / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Patient Leaflet (offline) / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Working with NHSSC / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Customer Support / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Software / Weighting: 3

Cost criterion: Financial / Weighting: 75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 Months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Appointment was made on a Line by Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and reached a score of 50 % or over were appointed to the Line within the Lot.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Adult High/Super Power Hearing Aids

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers a full range of hearing aid solutions for adults with severe or profound hearing problems. This lot will offer high power/ super power hearing aid solutions which incorporate wireless technology., including

• Adult BTE (Behind the Ear) –High/Super Power

• Adult Mini BTE (Behind the Ear) –High/Super Power

• Adult ITE (In the Ear)-High/Super Power

• Adult RIC (Receiver in Canal)-High/Super Power

The anticipated value of the purchases will be circa £12,200,000 for the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement and £48,800,00 for the full term of 48 months (if extended)

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Intrinsic Certification / Weighting: 1

Quality criterion: Product Features / Weighting: 6

Quality criterion: Patient Experience / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Patient Leaflet (offline) / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Working with NHSSC / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Customer Support / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Software / Weighting: 3

Cost criterion: Financial / Weighting: 75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 Months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Appointment was made on a Line by Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and reached a score of 50 % were appointed to the Line within the Lot.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Adult Multiple Power Hearing Aids

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers a full range of hearing aid solutions for adults with moderate to severe hearing problems. This lot will offer multiple power hearing aid solutions which incorporate wireless and non-wireless technology, including but not limited to;

• Adult BTE (Behind the Ear) - Multiple Power

• Adult Mini BTE (Behind the Ear) - Multiple Power

• Adult ITE (In the Ear)-Multiple power

• Adult RIC (Receiver in Canal) -Multiple power

The anticipated value of the purchases will be circa £1,300,000 for the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement and £5,200,000 for the full term of 48 months (if extended).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Intrinsic Certification / Weighting: 1

Quality criterion: Product Features / Weighting: 6

Quality criterion: Patient Experience / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Patient Leaflet (offline) / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Working with NHSSC / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Customer Support / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Software / Weighting: 3

Cost criterion: Financial / Weighting: 75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 Months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Appointment was made on a Line by Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and reached a score of 50 % or over were appointed to the Line within the Lot.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Paediatric Specific Hearing Aids

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers a full range of hearing aid solutions for children with mild/moderate and severe/profound hearing problems. Products lines will be suitable for children and will make best use of technology to provide suitable hearing solutions. This lot will offer solutions which incorporate wireless and non-wireless technology., including but not limited to;

• Paediatric BTE (Behind the Ear) – High/Super Power

• Paediatric BTE (Behind the Ear) – Moderate Power

• Paediatric BTE (Behind the Ear) – Multiple Power

• Paediatric Mini BTE (Behind the Ear) – High/Super Power

• Paediatric Mini BTE (Behind the Ear) – Moderate Power

• Paediatric Mini BTE (Behind the Ear) – Multiple Power

• Paediatric ITE (In the Ear) - High/Super Power

• Paediatric ITE (In the Ear) - Moderate Power

• Paediatric ITE (In the Ear) - Multipul Power

• Paediatric RIC (Receiver in Canal) – High/Super Power

• Paediatric Mini RIC (Receiver in Canal) – High/Super Power

• Paediatric RIC (Receiver in Canal) – Moderate Power

• Paediatric Mini RIC (Receiver in Canal) – Moderate Power

• Paediatric RIC (Receiver in Canal) – Multiple Power

• Paediatric Mini RIC (Receiver in Canal) – Multiple Power

The anticipated value of the purchases will be circa £12,000,000 for the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement and £48,000,000 for the full term of 48 months (if extended).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Product Features / Weighting: 6

Quality criterion: Patient Experience / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Patient Leaflet (offline) / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Working with NHSSC / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Customer Support / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Fulfilment / Weighting: 1

Quality criterion: Software / Weighting: 3

Cost criterion: Financial / Weighting: 75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 Months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Appointment was made on a Line by Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and reached a score of 50 % or over were appointed to the Line within the Lot.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Niche Hearing Aids

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33185100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers a range of Niche hearing aid solutions for conditions such as (but not limited to)Tinnitus and devices such as Combination devices, plus hearing aids that offer differences to products in Lots 1 - 4 (as detailed in section 10.6 Appendix 3 Framework Agreement Specification). Products include (but not limited to);

• Bone Conduction Device (Left & Right)

• Body Worn Hearing Aid

• Behind The Ear (BTE) Hearing Aid & CROS Device

• Behind The Ear (BTE) Hearing Aid & biCROS Device

• Custom In th Ear (ITE) Hearing Aids (ITE) Hearing Aid Adult & Paediatric

The anticipated value of the purchases will be circa £2,500,000 for the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement and £10,000,000 for the full term of 48 months (if extended).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Instrinsic Certification / Weighting: 1

Quality criterion: Patient Experience / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Patient Leaflet (offline) / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Working with NHSSC / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Customer Support / Weighting: 9

Quality criterion: Software / Weighting: 3

Cost criterion: Financial / Weighting: 75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 Months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Appointment was made on a Line by Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and reached a score of 50 % or over were appointed to the Line within the Lot.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Accessories and Parts for Hearing Aids

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33185100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers a range of hearing aid accessories, parts and miscellaneous products including but not limited to;

• Bone Conduction

• Accessory Tool

• Audio Shoe

• Battery Accessory

• Cleaning Accessory

• Communicators

• Connectivity Device

• Domes

• Ear Hook

• Ear Mould - Generic

• Impression Accessory

• Otoblock

• Otostop

• Otolight

• Programming Product

• Receiver

• Slim Tube

• Slim Tube Accessory

• Tinnitus Device

• Tips

• Tubing

• Custom ear Mould Tubing

• Wax Protection

The anticipated value of the purchases will be circa £4,000,000 for the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement and £16,000,000 for the full term of 48 months (if extended).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Working with NHSSC / Weighting: 6

Quality criterion: Customer Support / Weighting: 14

Quality criterion: Software / Weighting: 5

Cost criterion: Financial / Weighting: 75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 Months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Appointment was made on a Line by Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and reached a score of 50 % or over were appointed to the Line within the Lot.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Custom Ear Moulds

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers custom made products, including;

• Ear Moulds

The anticipated value of the purchases will be circa £1,000,000 for the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement and £4,000,000 for the full term of 48 months (if extended).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Product Features / Weighting: 9

Quality criterion: Working with NHSSC / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Customer Support / Weighting: 18

Quality criterion: Fulfilment / Weighting: 20

Cost criterion: Financial / Weighting: 50

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 Months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Appointment was made on a Line by Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and reached a score of 50 % or over were appointed to the Line within the Lot.

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:

2018/S 140-319871

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: FAG000016759

Title: Adult Moderate Power Hearing Aids

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

07/12/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G N Hearing UK Ltd

Portway

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sivantos Ltd

Crawley

UK

NUTS: UKJ28

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Starkey Laboratories Ltd

Stockport

UK

NUTS: UKD35

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sonova UK Ltd

Warrington

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Intricon UK Ltd

Surrey

UK

NUTS: UKJ2

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Oticon Ltd

Eynsham

UK

NUTS: UKM95

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 138 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: FAG000016759

Title: Adult High/Super Power Hearing Aids

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

07/12/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G N Hearing UK Ltd

Portway

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sivantos Ltd

Crawley

UK

NUTS: UKJ28

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sonova UK Ltd

Warrington

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Starkey Laboratories Ltd

Stockport

UK

NUTS: UKD35

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Intricon UK Ltd

Surrey

UK

NUTS: UKJ2

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Oticon Ltd

Eynsham

UK

NUTS: UKM95

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 48 800 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: FAG000016759

Title: Adult Multiple Power Hearing Aids

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

07/12/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G N Hearing UK Ltd

Portway

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Starkey Laboratories Ltd

Stockport

UK

NUTS: UKD35

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sonova UK Ltd

Warrington

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Oticon Ltd

Eynsham

UK

NUTS: UKM95

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sivantos Ltd

Crawley

UK

NUTS: UKJ28

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Intricon UK Ltd

Surrey

UK

NUTS: UKI63

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 5 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: FAG000016759

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

07/12/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

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

G N Hearing UK Ltd

Portway

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Oticon Ltd

Eynsham

UK

NUTS: UKM95

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sonova UK Ltd

Warrington

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sivantos Ltd

Crawley

UK

NUTS: UKJ28

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 48 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Contract No: FAG000016759

Title: Niche Hearing Aids

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

07/12/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Puretone Ltd

Rochester

UK

NUTS: UKJ41

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Starkey Laboratories Ltd

Stockport

UK

NUTS: UKD35

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sonova UK Ltd

Warrington

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: : 10 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Contract No: FAG000016759

Title: Accessories and Parts for Hearing Aids

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

07/12/2018

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 9

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Starkey Laboratories Ltd

Stockport

UK

NUTS: UKD35

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Oticon Ltd

Eynsham

UK

NUTS: UKM95

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Puretone Ltd

Rochester

UK

NUTS: UKJ41

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sonova UK Ltd

Warrington

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sivantos Ltd

Crawley

UK

NUTS: UKJ28

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Intricon UK Ltd

Surrey

UK

NUTS: UKI63

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G N Hearing UK Ltd

Portway

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arlington Lanoratories Ltd

Bouelvard

UK

NUTS: UKJ11

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Universal Aids Ltd

Stockport

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 16 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Contract No: FAG000016759

Title: Custom Ear Moulds

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

07/12/2018

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: 10

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

Arlington Lanoratories Ltd

Bouelvard

UK

NUTS: UKJ11

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

D C L Hearing Ltd

Northwood

UK

NUTS: UKI4

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G N Hearing UK Ltd

Portway

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Minerva Laboratories Ltd

Cardiff

UK

NUTS: UKL22

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Normanby Laboratory Services Ltd

Redcar

UK

NUTS: UKC12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Oticon Ltd

Eynsham

UK

NUTS: UKM95

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Puretone Ltd

Rochester

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sonic Laboratories Ltd

Newbury

UK

NUTS: UKJ11

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Starkey Laboratories Ltd

Stockport

UK

NUTS: UKD35

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Universal Aids Ltd

Stockport

UK

NUTS: UKD35

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 4 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

NHS Supply chain

Normanton

UK

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

NHS Supply chain

Normanton

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

10/05/2019

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
33185000 Hearing aids Functional support
33185100 Parts and accessories for hearing aids Hearing aids

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Mary.Emeny@supplychain.nhs.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

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