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NP60921 Thermometer Probe Covers (Cardinal Health)

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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01 Apr 2022 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) acting as the buying organisation for the contract titled "NP60921 Thermometer Probe Covers (Cardinal Health)." This is categorised under the goods industry, specifically for thermometer probe covers, and is located in Larkhall, ML9 2QX, UK. The procurement method used is limited, with the rationale for this approach being the absence of competition due to the unique nature of the supplies. The award was signed on 31st March 2022, and the contract value is £290,000. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage with one active supplier, Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies and healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in consumable medical products. Given that the contract is for specific thermometer probe covers that are compatible with Cardinal Health equipment, manufacturers or distributors of similar medical consumables are well-suited to compete in this space. Engaging with the NHS, which has a broad network across various health boards, can provide a solid platform for growth, especially for companies with established relationships or those capable of supplying tailored medical products.

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Notice Title

NP60921 Thermometer Probe Covers (Cardinal Health)

Notice Description

Single Use Disposable thermometer probe covers used exclusively with the Cardinal Health Genius tympanic thermometer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement for supply of Tympanic Thermometer Probe Covers for exclusive use in conjunction with Cardinal Health Genius Tympanic Thermometers to the National Distribution Centre, Larkhall ML9 2QX 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 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities') where applicable.

Procurement Information

The award of the contract without prior publication is justified because the thermometer probe covers in this contract are dedicated consumables for presently installed equipment throughout NHS Scotland's Health Boards and there is no generic competition in the market place. These products are only supplied from a single source; therefore, no opportunity to publish a call for competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008877-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38412000 - Thermometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
toni.macdermid@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDINAL HEALTH UK 432

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