---
title: "Probe Covers (Welch Allyn)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a6"
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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: "2025-03-25"
---

# Probe Covers (Welch Allyn)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a6

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as National Services Scotland (NSS), has concluded the procurement process for the supply of single-use disposable thermometer probe covers, specifically for the Welch Allyn/Hillrom Pro 6000 Tympanic Thermometer. This procurement, categorised under thermometers in the industry of medical goods, was awarded on 18th March 2025. The contract, valued at £603,000, will serve all entities constituted under the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978, including NHS Scotland Health Boards and Joint Boards. The delivery location specified is the National Distribution Centre, Larkhall, UKM. As part of a framework agreement, this procurement falls under the limited procurement method without prior publication due to the specialised nature of the products.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those that can provide dedicated consumables for medical equipment. Suppliers with a focus on the healthcare industry and capability to deliver high-quality, reliable disposable medical goods will find this contract advantageous due to its scale and scope across multiple NHS entities. Large-scale suppliers such as Baxter Healthcare Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, will benefit from a stable and ongoing demand, ensuring business growth and sustained engagement with NHS Scotland entities.

## Notice

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.

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011212-2025 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £603,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | BAXTER HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38412000 - Thermometers

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011212-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794332
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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