Tender

Audiology Products

  • NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-021054

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-047c3a

Published 10 July 2024, 12:49pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

2nd Floor Woodland House

Maes-y-Coed Road

CF14 4HH

Email

theresa.evans3@wales.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

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

Audiology Products

Reference number

MED-OJEU-40225

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33185000 - Hearing aids

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The forthcoming All-Wales contract will be for the provisions of a range of Audiology products, including both Adult and Paediatric products and associated components to all of

NHS Wales.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £38,818,945.13

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Adult Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33185000 - Hearing aids
  • 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the provisions of Adult Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option of 2 x 12 months extension

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Paediatric Specific Hearing Aids

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33185000 - Hearing aids
  • 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The provision of Paediatric hearing aids

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option of 2 x 12 months extension

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Adult Hearing Aids

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33185000 - Hearing aids
  • 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The provision of Adult hearing aids

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option of 2 x 12 months extension

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Paediatric Specific Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33185000 - Hearing aids
  • 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the provisions of Paediatric Specific Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option of 2 x 12 months extension

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Audiology Parts, Consumables & Accessories

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The provisions of Audiology Parts, Consumables & Accessories

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option of 2 x 12 months extension

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Wax Management Equipment & Consumables

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids
  • 43323000 - Irrigation equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the provisions of Wax Management Equipment & Consumables

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option of 2 x 12 months extension

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Batteries

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31420000 - Primary batteries
  • 31440000 - Batteries

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the provisions of Batteries including Hearing Aid Battery (e.g. P13, P675, P312, R44-Cochlear Implant etc.) and Rechargeable Battery (e.g. AA AAA etc.)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option of 2 x 12 months extension

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Earmoulds

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the provisions of Earmoulds (e.g. Standard Mould, Open Type, ITE, Non-Allergy, Vent Options etc.)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option of 2 x 12 months extension

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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 Conduction Hearing Aid Devices

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33185000 - Hearing aids
  • 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the provisions of Bone Conduction Hearing Aid Devices & Component Parts - Adult & Paediatric

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option of 2 x 12 months extension

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Cochlear Implants

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids
  • 33185200 - Cochlear implant

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the provisions of Cochlear Implants (including Auditory Brainstem Implants), Processors & Accessories – Adult & Paediatric

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option of 2 x 12 months extension

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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 Conduction Hearing Implants

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33185000 - Hearing aids
  • 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the provisions of Bone Conduction Hearing Implants (including Middle Ear Devices), Processors & Accessories - Adult & Paediatric

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option of 2 x 12 months extension

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Framework agreement with several operators

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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

12 August 2024

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

12 August 2024

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 36 months

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.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 2 x 12 month periods.

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.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142687

(WA Ref:142687)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom