Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
UK
E-mail: scott.musgrave1@supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.supplychain.nhs.uk
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
Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services 2024
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
"Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base for Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services, and Audiological Equipment Products.
It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of £116m in the initial term, with an estimated total value of £245m over the full 2+2 year term. This is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the FAG.
NHS Suply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. "
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
245 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Audiological Implantable Devices
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33184100
33185200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various Locations in the UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
"Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Cochlear Implants including Auditory Brainstem Implants, Bone Conduction implants and Middle Ear implants.
Certain products within this Framework Agreement sit under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP) (formerly known as the High-Cost Tariff-Excluded Devices programme) . Trusts who are commissioned to provide such specialised services in England are directed to purchase all their requirements through a national supply system through NHS Supply Chain.
Details of the product categories currently within scope of the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP), can be found using the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/key-docs/medical-devices/
In accordance with the specialised services commissioning policy, NHS England will determine which products are classified as excluded from tariff and which are made available under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP).
"
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non Financial Questions
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value Questions
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
100%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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.
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
Evaluation was carried out on a Scenario or Product Line by Product Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score met or exceeded the hurdle of 30% were awarded to the Lot of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Audiological Diagnostics
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32351300
33121400
33124100
33124130
85121240
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various Locations in the UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Diagnostic & Fitting Equipment, Newborn Hearing Screening Equipment, Wax Management, Audiological Devices, Patient Management Systems, and Related Consumables.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: 1 Non Financial Questions
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: 2 Social Value Questions
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
100%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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.
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
Evaluation was carried out on a Product Line by Product Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score met or exceeded the hurdle of 30% were awarded to the Lot of the Framework Agreement.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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:
2023/S 000-007624
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: Project_1151
Title: Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories and Services 2024
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 4
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
ADVANCED BIONICS UK LIMITED
Advanced Bionics UK Limited, Sonova House, Lakeside Drive, Centre Park, Warrington, WA1 1RX
Warrington
WA1 1RX
UK
NUTS: UKD61
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COCHLEAR EUROPE LIMITED
Addlestone
UK
NUTS: UKJ26
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Med-EL UK Limited
3 Park Square, Thorncliffe Park Sheffield, S35 2PH
Sheffield
S35 2PH
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oticon Limited
3800 Parkside, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7YG
Birmingham
B37 7YG
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 245 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Project_1151
Title: Audiological Diagnostics
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 12
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Amplivox Limited
3800 PARKSIDE SOLIHULL PARKWAY, BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS PARK BIRMINGHAM, B37 7YG
Birmingham
B37 7YG
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Auditdata Limited
London Road, Staines-upon-Thames TW18 4AX, UK
London
TW18 4AX
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cosium UK Limited
15 Bridge Rd, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1EB
Wellington
TF1 1EB
UK
NUTS: UKG21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diatec Diagnostics Limited
3800 Parkside, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YG
Birmingham
B37 7YG
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Guymark Uk Limited
Veronica House Old Bush Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 1UB
Brierley Hill
DY5 1UB
UK
NUTS: UKG36
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Med-EL UK Limited
3 Park Square, Thorncliffe Park Sheffield, S35 2PH
Sheffield
S35 2PH
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NATUS NICOLET U.K LIMTED
Prospect House. Baynards Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 7SG
Oxfordshire
OX27 7SG
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oticon Limited
3800 Parkside, Solihull ParWay, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7YG
Birmingham
B37 7YG
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Otodynamics Limited
30-38 Beaconsfield Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 8BB
Hatfield
AL10 8BB
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Puretone Limited
9-11 Henley Business Park, Trident Close, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent ME2 4FR
Rochester
ME2 4FR
UK
NUTS: UKJ41
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sheffmed Limited
38-40 Clifton Street, Sheffield, S9 2DQ
Sheffield
S9 2DQ
UK
NUTS: UKE3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WS AUDIOLOGY LIMITED
Winster House, Lakeside, Chester Business Park, Chester, United Kingdom, CH4 9QT
Chester
CH4 9QT
UK
NUTS: UKD63
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 245 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Not Applicable
Not applicable
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Requlations 2015 (as amended)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/09/2023