Hearing Aids and Accessories

OJEU Ref - 2016/S 034-054545

CPV Codes - 33185000, 33185100

The supply of hearing aids and accessories including DSP (Digital Signal Processing) hearing aids that meetrequirements of users with varying levels of hearing loss. The Framework Agreement will provide access to hearing solutions for adults and children with both mild and or moderate hearing problems and severe-profoundhearing problems Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 79 500 000GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement however this is approximate only and the values may varydepending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However it reserves the rightnot to as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement.

The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.

The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the rightto purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.

Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of 79500 000 GBP for this contract award this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.

NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives.

As part of its pre-tender strategy NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions;

Candidates wishing to complete the Request for Information must register their expression of interest. The Request for Information document will then be sent via the Intenda Messaging Centre.

Please see additional information for instructions for registration’.

Estimated cost excluding VAT: 324 200 000 GBP