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United Kingdom-Edinburgh: Audiological Devices

13 Feb 24

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2024/S 000-004582/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland)
Postal address: Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Town: Edinburgh
Postal code: EH12 9EB
Country: United Kingdom
Email: patrick.mulraney@nhs.scot
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Audiological Devices

Reference number: NP61524
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 33185000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.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 Audiological Devices (‘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 Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trusts (collectively hereafter referred to as (‘Participating Authorities’).
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 4800000 Currency: GBPII.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Battery Operated Hearing Aids (Adult)

Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
We require a range of Battery Operated Hearing Aids(Adult) to be across NHS Scotland sold directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:2 x 12 months extension are available to the authority

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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.2.1) Title: Ear Moulds

Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
We require a range of Purchase / provision of Earmoulds to be across NHS Scotland sold directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Lot No:3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
We require a range of Combination HA Tinnitus Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Lot No:4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
We require a range of Non-Programmable Tinnitus Therapy Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to health boards.
We anticipate 7 suppliers for this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Lot No:5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
We require a range of Hearable/Wearable Devices to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Lot No:6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31440000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
We require a range of Battery Operated Hearing Aids (Paedatric)to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Lot No:7
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
We require a range of Hearing aid Batteries to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 4 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Lot No:8
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
We require a range of Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 4 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Lot No:9
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
We require a range of Rechargeable Hearing Aid Devices (Including Chargers)to be sold across NHS Scotland, directly to individual health boards.
We envisage awarding 7 suppliers on this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:2 x 12 months

Lot No:10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
We require a range of Bone Conduction and Body Worn Aids to be supplier across NHS Scotland.
We envisage 7 suppliers for this lot
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:2 x 12 months

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Open procedure
IV.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
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:61
In the case of framework agreements,provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

This is a complex clinical area and changes to product will require considerable staff training and potential change to clinical practise and training in technique.
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2024-03-13 Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:2024-06-13
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2024-03-13 Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.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 48 Months contract duration plus the 2 x 12 months extension period of the framework agreement
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25885. For more information see:
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see:
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
It is a mandatory requirement that potential framework participants agree to support the Page 32 to 33 concept, provision and ongoing development of community benefits provision in relation to this framework. Potential framework participants are required to agree to this mandatory requirement. They are also requested to provide a brief summary of the community benefits that have recently been delivered within Scotland, if at all, and also what impact and outcomes these have achieved. Potential framework participants are required to summarise any proposed community benefits that will be developed and delivered as part of this contract if successful or, alternatively, potential framework participants confirm that they will engage with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway (CBG). This gateway, developed through requests from suppliers seeking opportunities to support the delivery of community benefits within the contracting region, provides information on community benefit opportunities. The CBG is a free and easy to use online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland and will be used for tracking and reporting and is an approved compliant route to the realisation of community benefits. For further information please visit NHSS Community Benefit Gateway
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Sheriff Court House
Postal address: 27 Chambers Street
Town: Edinburgh
Postal code: EH1 1LB
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or (where no deselection notification has previously been made) applied to be selected to tender, of its Page 33 to 33 decision to award the framework agreement which notification will contain among other information, a summary of the reasons why the economic operators was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a minimum of 10 clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15 if the communication method used is not electronic) between the date on which the Authority dispatches the notice(s) and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant framework agreement. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition on entering into the framework agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of, or the court, by interim order, brings to an end the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the framework agreement has been entered into include the setting aside of the decision to award the framework agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the framework agreement has been 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.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2024-02-12

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