---
title: "NP60921 Thermometer Probe Covers (Cardinal Health)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032948"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-04-01"
---

# NP60921 Thermometer Probe Covers (Cardinal Health)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032948

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) acting as the buying organisation for the contract titled "NP60921 Thermometer Probe Covers (Cardinal Health)." This is categorised under the goods industry, specifically for thermometer probe covers, and is located in Larkhall, ML9 2QX, UK. The procurement method used is limited, with the rationale for this approach being the absence of competition due to the unique nature of the supplies. The award was signed on 31st March 2022, and the contract value is £290,000. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage with one active supplier, Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies and healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in consumable medical products. Given that the contract is for specific thermometer probe covers that are compatible with Cardinal Health equipment, manufacturers or distributors of similar medical consumables are well-suited to compete in this space. Engaging with the NHS, which has a broad network across various health boards, can provide a solid platform for growth, especially for companies with established relationships or those capable of supplying tailored medical products.

## Notice

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 presently installed equipment throughout NHS Scotland's Health Boards and there is no generic competition in the market place. These products are only supplied from a single source; therefore, no opportunity to publish a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008877-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £290,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARDINAL HEALTH UK 432 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38412000 - Thermometers

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008877-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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