Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.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
UK
E-mail: theresa.evans3@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
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
Audiology Products
Reference number: MED-OJEU-40225
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33185000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
38 818 945.13
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Adult Hearing Aids
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Adult hearing aids
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Paediatric Specific Hearing Aids
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Paediatric hearing aids
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Adult Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provisions of Adult Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Paediatric Specific Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provisions of Paediatric Specific Rechargeable Hearing Aids & Accessories
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Audiology Parts, Consumables & Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provisions of Audiology Parts, Consumables & Accessories
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Wax Management Equipment & Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185100
43323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provisions of Wax Management Equipment & Consumables
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Earmoulds
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provisions of Earmoulds (e.g. Standard Mould, Open Type, ITE, Non-Allergy, Vent Options etc.)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Batteries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31420000
31440000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.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.)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Bone Conduction Hearing Implants
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provisions of Bone Conduction Hearing Implants (including Middle Ear Devices), Processors & Accessories - Adult & Paediatric
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Bone Conduction Hearing Aid Devices
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provisions of Bone Conduction Hearing Aid Devices & Component Parts - Adult & Paediatric
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Cochlear Implants
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185100
33185200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provisions of Cochlear Implants (including Auditory Brainstem Implants), Processors & Accessories – Adult & Paediatric
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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
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.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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 with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about 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:
12/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
12/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
36 months
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
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 http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142687
(WA Ref:142687)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/07/2024