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Thermometer Probe Covers (Cardinal)

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

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25 Mar 2025 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully completed a tender process for the supply of Single Use Thermometer Probe Covers exclusively for the Cardinal Health Genius Tympanic Thermometer. Operating under its National Procurement division, NSS has secured a contract covering NHS Scotland Health Boards and other related entities. This procurement, classified under the industry category "Goods" specifically for thermometers (CPV: 38412000), was conducted through an award procedure without prior publication due to the specialized nature of the products. The contract, effective as of 18th March 2025, spans 24 months with an option for a 12-month extension and has a total value of £246,000. Delivery will be made to the National Distribution Centre in Larkhall, UKM region.

This procurement project offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical devices and disposable medical products. Companies that specialize in healthcare supplies and have capabilities to provide high-precision, disposable items will find this tender particularly relevant. By securing contracts with a major public health entity like NHS National Services Scotland, businesses can enhance their market presence and establish long-term partnerships within the public healthcare sector. The stringent requirements and the single-source nature of the contract underscore the importance of offering innovative and reliable solutions tailored to the specialised needs of the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Thermometer Probe Covers (Cardinal)

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 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011211-2025
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
£246,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
daniel.holmes2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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