---
title: "Thermometer Probe Covers (Cardinal)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fce2"
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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: "2025-04-03"
---

# Thermometer Probe Covers (Cardinal)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fce2

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for Single Use Thermometer Probe Covers used exclusively with Genius Tympanic Thermometers. This procurement falls under the industry category of Thermometers (CPV: 38412000) and targets the health sector. The procurement involved a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition and culminated in the award on 18th March 2025 to Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited. The contract extends over a 24-month period with an additional 12-month extension and relates to the delivery location specified in Larkhall, UKM.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies dealing in medical supplies, particularly those specialising in disposable products. The successful supplier, Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale organisation well-suited for such tenders. Businesses that can provide specific, dedicated products like the Genius Tympanic Thermometer Probe Covers stand to gain from such procurement processes. Moreover, given the health sector's expansive and consistent demand, providers with the ability to deliver high-quality, clinically compliant products can benefit greatly from participating in similar procurement activities.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012887-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Apr 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 | £246,000 |

## 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

- 3 Apr 2025 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012887-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795306
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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