Hearing Aids and Accessories

Tender description

The supply of Hearing Aids and Accessories including DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Hearing Aids that meet requirements 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-profound hearing problems. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 67 500 000 in the 1st year 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. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term (including any extension options (2 + 2 year term) = GBP 270 000 000. Lot 1: Hearing Aids for Adults with Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss (Mild to Moderate Hearing Aids) This lot covers a range of hearing aid accessories and miscellaneous products including, (but not limited to): — BTE (Behind the Ear) — Moderate Power, — Mini BTE (Behind the Ear) — Moderate Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — Moderate Power, — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — Moderate Power, — Body Worn — Moderate power. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 34 500 000. In the 1st year 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. NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not 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. Lot 2: Hearing Aids for Adults for Severe To Profound Hearing Loss (High/Super Power Hearing Aids) This lot covers a full range of hearing aid solutions for adults with severe or profound hearing problems. This lot will offer high power/super power hearing aid solutions which incorporate wireless technology, including (but not limited to): — BTE (Behind the Ear) — High Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — High Power, — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — High Power, — BTE (Behind the Ear) — Super Power, — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — Super Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — Super Power. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 12 200 000 in the 1st year 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. NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not 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. Lot 3: Hearing Aids for Adults with Moderate to Severe Hearing Loss (Multiple Power Hearing Aids) This lot covers a full range of hearing aid solutions for adults with moderate to severe hearing problems. This lot will offer multiple power hearing aid solutions which incorporate wireless and non-wireless technology, including (but not limited to); — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — Multiple power, — BTE (Behind the Ear) — Multiple Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — Multiple power. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 1 300 000 in the 1st year 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. NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not 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. Lot 4: Paediatric Hearing Aids This lot covers a full range of hearing aid solutions for children with mild/moderate and severe/profound hearing problems. Products will be suitable for children and will make best use of technology to provide suitable hearing solutions. This lot will offer solutions which incorporate wireless and non-wireless technology, including (but not limited to): — BTE (Behind the Ear) — Moderate Power, — Mini BTE (Behind the Ear) — Moderate Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — Moderate Power, — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — Moderate Power, — Body Worn — Moderate power, — BTE (Behind the Ear) — High Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — High Power, — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — High Power, — BTE (Behind the Ear) — Super Power, — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — Super Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — Super Power, — RIC (Receiver in Canal) — Multiple power, — BTE (Behind the Ear) — Multiple Power, — ITE (In the Ear) — Multiple power. However, it reserves the right not 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. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 12 000 000 in the 1st year 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. Lot 5: Niche & Innovation This lot covers a range of Niche hearing aid solutions for conditions such as (but not limited to) Tinnitus and devices such as Combination devices, plus hearing aids that offer significant differences to products in Lots 1-4, Including (but not limited to): — Tinnitus Device — Multiple Power, — Combination devices — Multiple Power, — Innovative hearing aids. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 2 500 000 in the first year 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. NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not 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. Lot 6: Audiology Accessories This lot covers a range of hearing aid accessories and miscellaneous products including, (but not limited to): — Accessory — Impression materials & accessories, — Accessory — Tubing, — Accessory — Presentation cases/boxes, — Accessory — Bone conductord & accessories, — Accessory — Insert earphone tips, — Accessory — Selection of evoked potential electrides, — Accessory — Ear tips, — Accessory — Otostops, — Accessory — Syringes, — Accessory — Impression guns, — Accessory — Otolights, — Accessory — Comply tips, — Accessory — Communicators, — Accessory — Probe tubes, — Accessory — Speculae, — Accessory — Otoacoustic emission (OAE)/tymp tips, — Accessory — Accessory & care kits, — Accessory — Audiology booklet, — Accessory — Impression boxes, — Accessory — Other miscellaneous items. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4 000 000. In the 1st year 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. NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not 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. Lot 7: Custom products This lot covers custom made products, including (but not limited to): — Ear Moulds, — Custom ITE (In the Ear) — Hearing Aids. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 1 000 000 in the 1st year 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. NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not 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.