Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds

Tender description

Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct and Stocked routes to market. Product range to include, but not limited to the supply of Hearing Aids (including Re-chargeable Hearing Aids), Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Made Ear Moulds that meet the 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 servere-profound hearing problems. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £113,000,000.00 for the initial term of FAG, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the FAG. The estimated value over the total FAG term (including any extension options) is £246,000,000.00. Lot Lot 1: Hearing Aids This Lot covers a range of hearing aids for adults with severe to profound hearing loss (high/super power hearing aids), hearing aids for adults with moderate to severe hearing loss (multiple power hearing aids), paediatric hearing aids and niche & innovation hearing aids, including re-chargeable hearing aids (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. — Tinnitus Device — Multiple Power, —Custom ITE (In the Ear) - Hearing Aids. — Combination devices — Multiple Power, — Innovative hearing aids. This lot will also cover a range of hearing aid accessories and miscellaneous products including, (but not limited to): — Impression materials & accessories, — Tubing, — Presentation cases/boxes, — Bone conductor & accessories, — Insert earphone tips, — Selection of evoked potential electrodes, — Ear tips, — Otostops, — Syringes, — Impression guns, — Otolights, — Comply tips, — Communicators, — Probe tubes, — Speculae, — Otoacoustic emission (OAE)/tymp tips, — Accessory & care kits, — Audiology booklet, — Impression boxes. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure for the initial term will be in the region of £104,000,000.00 of this Framework Agreement to £231,000,000.00 for the full term. However, these values are approximate only and may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot Lot 2: Hearing Aid Batteries This Lot covers hearing aid batteries to the NHS for the use in NHS patients hearing aids. Battery sizes consist of but are not limited to, R44 (675), R41 (312), R48 (13), R70 (10), R44 (Cochlear Implant 675). Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure for the initial term will be in the region of £7,000,000.00 of this Framework Agreement to £11,000,000.00 for the full term. However, these values are approximate only and may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot Lot 3: Custom Ear Moulds This lot covers Custom Ear Mould products, including (but not limited to): -Ear Moulds; Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure for the initial term will be in the region of £2,000,000.00 of this Framework Agreement to £4,000,000.00 for the full term. However, these values are approximate only and may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.