Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
he Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS") Gyle Square (NSS Head Office)
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Patrick Mulraney
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Bone Conduction
Reference number
NP66724
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33185000 - Hearing aids
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Bone Conduction (‘Products’) as outlined further below 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 Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £8,250,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bone Drive Non-Implantable
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33185000 - Hearing aids
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of to Bone Drive Non-Implantable Devices be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 4 suppliers on this lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Support / Training / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation & After sales / Weighting: 25
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ossicles Drive
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33185000 - Hearing aids
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Ossicles Drive Products to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 4 suppliers on this lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Support / Training / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation & After sales / Weighting: 25
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Consumables
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Consumable products relating to Bone Conduction to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
All suppliers who are awarded to lots 1,2 & 3 will be awarded to lots 4 if they submit products within the pricing schedule
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation/After Sales / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Support/Training / Weighting: 25
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bone Drive Implantable
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33185000 - Hearing aids
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Bone Drive Implantable Device and specifically related products to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 4 suppliers on this lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Support / Training / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation & After sales / Weighting: 25
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-007359
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Bone Drive Implantable
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MED-EL UK Ltd.
3 Park Square, Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oticon Limited
Cadzow Industrial Estate
Hamilton
ML3 7QE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cochlear Europe Limited
6 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park
Addlestone
KT15 2HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £6,600,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Bone Drive Non-Implantable
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MED-EL UK Ltd.
3 Park Square, Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Starkey Laboratories Limited
William F Austin House, Bramhall Technology Park, Pepper Road, Hazel Grove
Stockport, Cheshire
SK7 5BX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cochlear Europe Limited
6 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park
Addlestone
KT15 2HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £575,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Ossicles Drive
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MED-EL UK Ltd.
3 Park Square, Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £581,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Consumables
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MED-EL UK Ltd.
3 Park Square, Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Starkey Laboratories Limited
William F Austin House, Bramhall Technology Park, Pepper Road, Hazel Grove
Stockport, Cheshire
SK7 5BX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oticon Limited
Cadzow Industrial Estate
Hamilton
ML3 7QE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cochlear Europe Limited
6 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park
Addlestone
KT15 2HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5.50
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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 43 months contract duration plus the 2 x 12 months extension period of the framework agreement
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheiriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has be entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.