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NP68923 Thermometer Probe Covers (Hillrom)

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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31 Mar 2023 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) is inviting tenders for the procurement of Single Use Thermometer Probe covers for use with PRO6000 Tympanic Thermometer. The tender, identified as NP8923, falls under the industry category of Thermometers and is at the award stage. The contract was signed on 24th March 2023 with Hillrom UK Ltd as the supplier. The procurement method used is the Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to supply Tympanic Thermometer Probe Covers exclusively for the NHS in Scotland, offering a large contract value of £1,000,000 GBP. Businesses that provide these specialized thermometer covers and have experience in supplying healthcare equipment are well-suited to compete. The contracting authority, NHS National Services Scotland, aims to ensure warranty cover and performance by sourcing products from a single provider, creating a niche market opportunity for the selected supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP68923 Thermometer Probe Covers (Hillrom)

Notice Description

Single Use Disposable thermometer probe covers used exclusively with the Welch Allyn/Hillrom Pro 6000 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 award for supply of Tympanic Thermometer Thermoscan Probe Covers for exclusive use in conjunction with Welch Allyn/Hillrom Pro 4000/6000 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 tympanic thermometers that are in use within NHS Scotland health boards. To ensure appropriate warranty cover and performance the products are supplied from the equipment provider which is single source. As a result the opportunity to publish a call for competition does not apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b7aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009438-2023
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

Hillrom UK Ltd

Further Information

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