---
title: "Probe Covers (Welch Allyn)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fcf8"
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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"
---

# Probe Covers (Welch Allyn)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fcf8

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the supply of single-use thermometer probe covers to be used with Welch Allyn PRO6000 tympanic thermometers. This procurement, identified as contract NP689/25, was conducted on behalf of various NHS entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The contract covers the supply to the National Distribution Centre in Larkhall, Scotland (UKM). The award was given to Welch Allyn UK LTD on 18th March 2025. The procurement process was finalised under an award procedure without prior call for competition, and the involved framework agreement spans a potential total duration of 36 months, including extensions, with an estimated contract value of £603,000. The goods fall under the CPV category "Thermometers" (38412000) and the procurement method was limited due to the specific nature of the products required.

This tender presents strong business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers involved in healthcare consumables. Given the specific nature and dedicated use of the thermometer probe covers with Welch Allyn tympanic thermometers, suppliers that already have a footing in manufacturing or distributing medical devices and accessories would be particularly well-suited. The contract assures consistent demand over the contract duration, helping businesses to forecast and stabilise production volumes. Large businesses within the UK healthcare supply chain sector stand to benefit the most, especially those capable of meeting the stringent specifications and maintaining warranty standards set by NHS Scotland.

## 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. II.2.5) Award criteria

### 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/012919-2025 |
| 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 | £603,000 |

## 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 | WELCH ALLYN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38412000 - Thermometers

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012919-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795318
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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