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Probe Covers (Welch Allyn)

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

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03 Apr 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the supply of single-use thermometer probe covers to be used with Welch Allyn PRO6000 tympanic thermometers. This procurement, identified as contract NP689/25, was conducted on behalf of various NHS entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The contract covers the supply to the National Distribution Centre in Larkhall, Scotland (UKM). The award was given to Welch Allyn UK LTD on 18th March 2025. The procurement process was finalised under an award procedure without prior call for competition, and the involved framework agreement spans a potential total duration of 36 months, including extensions, with an estimated contract value of £603,000. The goods fall under the CPV category "Thermometers" (38412000) and the procurement method was limited due to the specific nature of the products required.

This tender presents strong business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers involved in healthcare consumables. Given the specific nature and dedicated use of the thermometer probe covers with Welch Allyn tympanic thermometers, suppliers that already have a footing in manufacturing or distributing medical devices and accessories would be particularly well-suited. The contract assures consistent demand over the contract duration, helping businesses to forecast and stabilise production volumes. Large businesses within the UK healthcare supply chain sector stand to benefit the most, especially those capable of meeting the stringent specifications and maintaining warranty standards set by NHS Scotland.

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Notice Title

Probe Covers (Welch Allyn)

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. II.2.5) Award criteria

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-04fcf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012919-2025
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
£603,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 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
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
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

WELCH ALLYN

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