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title: "Thermometer Devices and Support Products 2021"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
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# Thermometer Devices and Support Products 2021

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbac5e9c-429b-4587-a8b8-81c2637eb7e7

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is planning a tender for "Thermometer Devices and Support Products 2021," aimed at acquiring various types of temperature-measuring devices and their associated accessories. This procurement falls under the miscellaneous medical devices and products industry category, with a total estimated value of approximately GBP 45.2 million. The contract period is set to commence on 21 August 2021 and conclude on 9 August 2025. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure above threshold, with planned communication regarding the future tender notice scheduled for 5 January 2021.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of medical devices, particularly those specialising in thermometers and related accessories. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are encouraged to participate, as the procurement strategy supports diverse supplier participation. Engaging in this tender could allow businesses to establish long-term relationships with the NHS Supply Chain and access a growing market for healthcare products.

## Notice

These are devices that measure temperature, their associated products and related accessories. These devices include, but are not exclusive to phase change thermometers, electronic thermometer devices with integral cable and corded probe and associated covers, electronic thermometer devices with flexible probe tip and associated covers, electronic thermometer devices with rigid probe Tip and associated covers, tympanic thermometers and associated covers, non-contact temporal artery devices and thermometer device accessories. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that the estimated value of the lifetime of the contract is in the region of GBP 45.2 million, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. The figures for the total estimated value are based on the initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8a70c3-547d-4be2-b3e3-9dfc435f1a90 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2021 - 9 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,162,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 38412000 - Thermometers

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2020 at 12:20 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8a70c3-547d-4be2-b3e3-9dfc435f1a90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8a70c3-547d-4be2-b3e3-9dfc435f1a90
  7th July 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3b59bed-2e9f-43a2-ad5b-e1d68a158ef6
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- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:318006-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
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