Award

Dental Drills

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS Grampian, a public health body located in Aberdeen, was focused on the acquisition of "Dental Drills" under the health industry category. This specific tender falls under a limited procurement method, where an "Award procedure without prior publication" was employed. The process reached the award stage on 23rd January 2026, and the contract, valued at £84,567, was signed on 10th December 2025. The items are to be delivered to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, highlighting a definitive focus on technical capability and cost-effectiveness drawn from a trial conducted by the dental team.

This tender offers unique opportunities for businesses capable of supplying specialised technical goods, as demonstrated by the trial-driven selection process. It particularly accommodates firms already established within the healthcare equipment supply industry, especially those with innovative solutions capable of meeting specific technical specifications. The contract was awarded to Wright Cottrell, a large supplier based in Dundee, indicating potential for businesses within the region to engage in similar opportunities by demonstrating technical expertise and competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dental Drills

Notice Description

Dental Drills

Lot Information

Lot 1

Three quotes were obtained and an assessment of all three was carried out by the dental team. Following assessment the drills were selected.

Procurement Information

A trial of three types of drill was carried out and quotes obtained for all three. Selection was based on this trial and the cost of the product

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821181
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547952
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33131510 - Dental drills

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,567 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Simon Ogg
Contact Email
simon.ogg@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WRIGHT COTTRELL

Further Information

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