Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
scott.musgrave1@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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 Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services 2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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. "
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: £245,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Audiological Implantable Devices
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
- 33185200 - Cochlear implant
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.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).
"
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non Financial Questions / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Questions / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 100%
two.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.
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.2.14) 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Audiological Diagnostics
Lot No
2
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
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: 1 Non Financial Questions / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: 2 Social Value Questions / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 60%
Price - Weighting: 100%
two.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.
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.2.14) 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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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: 2023/S 000-007624
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Project_1151
Lot No
1
Title
Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories and Services 2024
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 4
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
ADVANCED BIONICS UK LIMITED
Advanced Bionics UK Limited, Sonova House, Lakeside Drive, Centre Park, Warrington, WA1 1RX
Warrington
WA1 1RX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD61 - Warrington
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COCHLEAR EUROPE LIMITED
Addlestone
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ26 - East Surrey
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Med-EL UK Limited
3 Park Square, Thorncliffe Park Sheffield, S35 2PH
Sheffield
S35 2PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.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
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £245,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Project_1151
Lot No
2
Title
Audiological Diagnostics
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 12
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Amplivox Limited
3800 PARKSIDE SOLIHULL PARKWAY, BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS PARK BIRMINGHAM, B37 7YG
Birmingham
B37 7YG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Auditdata Limited
London Road, Staines-upon-Thames TW18 4AX, UK
London
TW18 4AX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cosium UK Limited
15 Bridge Rd, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1EB
Wellington
TF1 1EB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diatec Diagnostics Limited
3800 Parkside, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YG
Birmingham
B37 7YG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Guymark Uk Limited
Veronica House Old Bush Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 1UB
Brierley Hill
DY5 1UB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG36 - Dudley
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Med-EL UK Limited
3 Park Square, Thorncliffe Park Sheffield, S35 2PH
Sheffield
S35 2PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NATUS NICOLET U.K LIMTED
Prospect House. Baynards Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 7SG
Oxfordshire
OX27 7SG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.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
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Otodynamics Limited
30-38 Beaconsfield Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 8BB
Hatfield
AL10 8BB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.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
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ41 - Medway
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sheffmed Limited
38-40 Clifton Street, Sheffield, S9 2DQ
Sheffield
S9 2DQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.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
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £245,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Not Applicable
Not applicable
Country
United Kingdom
six.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)