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title: "Thermometer Devices and Support Products"
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# Thermometer Devices and Support Products

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ee104aa-d603-4064-b24d-9a4736fb341b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by NHS Supply Chain concerns the supply of thermometer devices and associated support products, with a total estimated contract value of £47.6 million. The framework agreement, which is classified under the goods category (CPV code 38412000), is intended for the NHS Supply Chain customer base via various delivery routes. The contract period is set to commence on 17 January 2022 and will continue until 16 January 2026. This open procedure tender was awarded on 29 June 2021 and is currently at the award stage, following the completion of the bidding process, which ended on 16 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in medical equipment and healthcare supplies. Companies that manufacture or supply thermometer devices—such as phase change thermometers, electronic thermometers with flexible or rigid probes, or non-contact temporal artery devices—would find this tender particularly relevant. Participating in this framework could lead to sustained growth through ongoing contracts with the NHS, enhancing their industry presence and fostering new partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. The Framework Agreement is for the supply of thermometer devices and support products for body temperature measurement including phase change thermometers, electronic thermometer devices with corded probe, associated covers and accessories, electronic thermometer devices with flexible probe tip and associated covers, electronic thermometer devices with rigid probe tip and associated covers, tympanic devices, associated covers and accessories, noncontact temporal artery devices and accessories. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that the estimated value of the lifetime of the contract is in the region of GBP 47.6 million, however the values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81d7c74-cd5e-4d31-a83a-673bc5d393f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 16 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,610,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,610,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 30 |
| Supplier names | ALBERT WAESCHLE; ALMOND NURSING; ARBARR ELECTRONICS; BRAUN; CARDINAL HEALTH UK 432; CREST MEDICAL; DENWARD MANUFACTURING; DRIVE DEVILBISS HEATHCARE; G H ZEAL; HENRY SCHEIN HOLDINGS; KINETIK MEDICAL DEVICES; LI QIN INTERNATIONAL; LOW COST HEALTH; MARSDEN WEIGHING MACHINE GROUP; MASIMO EUROPE; MEDICAL INDICATORS EUROPE; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES; MICROLIFE HEALTH MANAGEMENT; OSCARTECH; PRAXIS MEDICAL; PROACT MEDICAL; RELIANCE MEDICAL; RUDOLF RIESTER; SYRINGA; TIMESCO HEALTHCARE; TRIMEDIKA; WELCH ALLYN (UK; WHITE MEDICAL; WILLIAMS MEDICAL SUPPLIES; WORLDLINK RESOURCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38412000 - Thermometers

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 07:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81d7c74-cd5e-4d31-a83a-673bc5d393f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81d7c74-cd5e-4d31-a83a-673bc5d393f3
  12th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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