Planning

Audiological Equipment Services and Related Consumables 2024

  • NHS Supply Chain

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-026498

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-036a63

Published 22 September 2022, 11:18am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Supply Chain

c/o Skipton House, 80 London Road

London

SE1 8UG

Email

chloe.jones1@supplychain.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

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

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal Agency/Office

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Audiological Equipment Services and Related Consumables 2024

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33124100 - Diagnostic devices

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct route to market for Audiological Equipment Services and Related Consumables. Products include: Hearing Test Equipment, Audiometers, Tympanometers, Newborn Hearing Screening Devices, Hearing Aid Fitting Equipment, Sound Booths, Wax Management, Video Otoscopes, Balance Assessment and Treatment, Associated Consumable Equipment

It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of £12,000,000 to £16,000,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, with an estimated total value of £30,000,000 over a 2+2 year term, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Diagnostic & Fitting Equipment

Lot No

01

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
  • 33121400 - Audiometers
  • 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
  • 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
  • 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Audiometers, Tympanometers, Combined Audiometers/Tympanometer, Hearing Aid Fitting Equipment, Balance Equipment, Video Otoscope, Ear Scanner, Sound Booth, Otoacoustic Emissions, Auditory Brainstem Response, Combined Otoacoustic Emissions/Auditory Brain Response, Cortial Auditory Evoked Potentials, Calibration and Maintenance

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £6,100,000.00 to £7,400,000.00 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Newborn Hearing

Lot No

02

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
  • 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
  • 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
  • 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
  • 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Automated Otoacoustic Emissions Screening Equipment, Automated Auditory Brain Response Screening Equipment, Calibration and Maintenance.

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,900,000 to £3,200,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Wax Management

Lot No

03

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
  • 33121400 - Audiometers
  • 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
  • 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
  • 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Microsuction Equipment, Irrigation Equipment and Manual Wax Picks

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £380,000 to £420,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Audiological Devices

Lot No

04

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
  • 33121400 - Audiometers
  • 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
  • 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Assistive Listening Devices, Tinnitus Therapy Devices and Personal Hearable Devices

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £42,000 to £47,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Consumables

Lot No

05

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
  • 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
  • 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
  • 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
  • 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Audiometer Consumables, Tympanometer Consumables, Fitting Equipment Consumables, Video Otoscope Consumables, Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Consumables, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Consumables, Newborn Hearing Screening Consumables and Wax Management Consumables

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £430,000 to £475,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Patient Management System

Lot No

06

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
  • 33121400 - Audiometers
  • 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
  • 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
  • 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Patient Management System

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,400,000 to £3,600,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

30 May 2023


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes