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title: "Thermometers & Probe Covers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b656"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Thermometers & Probe Covers

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b656

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Thermometers & Probe Covers". This contract pertains to the supply of medical consumables, specifically thermometer devices along with associated probe covers and necessary accessories, to maintain operational support for clinical services. The procurement method adopted was a direct award to ensure continuity of supply, with Cardinal Health UK Limited chosen as the supplier. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract backdated to commence from 1st April 2026 and scheduled to run from 8th July 2026 to 31st March 2028. The relevant procurement category is goods, focusing on medical consumables, and the location specified for delivery is the UK region UKK13.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of medical devices and consumables. SMEs and larger enterprises involved in the healthcare supply chain could find lucrative prospects in such tenders. The direct award method employed highlights a targeted procurement strategy, potentially beneficial for incumbent suppliers with existing compatible products, ensuring minimal disruption in clinical device availability. Companies specializing in medical supply continuity, healthcare equipment, and service support systems, especially those positioned to swiftly adapt to procurement needs without the need for extensive retraining or product replacement, are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders under NHS procurement frameworks.

## Notice

The Trust is awarding a contract for the supply of thermometer devices, together with associated consumables (including probe covers) and any required accessories, to support the delivery of clinical services. The arrangement will include: -Provision and ongoing availability of thermometer devices. -Supply of associated consumables and accessories. -Support necessary for safe and effective clinical use. The contract is structured as a supply arrangement, where: -Devices are provided for operational use by the Trust. -The Trust procures associated consumables over the contract period. -The commercial model reflects the combined provision of devices and consumables required for continuity of service. This contract will be backdated to the 1st April 2026.

### Procurement Information

The Trust considers that the direct award of this contract is justified on the grounds that: -Continuity of critical clinical supply is essential to maintain safe patient care and avoid service disruption. -Existing clinical pathways are dependent on compatible thermometer devices and consumables currently in use. A change of supplier at this time would require replacement of installed devices and retraining of staff, introducing: -Operational risk -Potential patient safety concerns The contract is therefore necessary to ensure a stable and continuous supply of both devices and consumables during an interim period. The Trust confirms that: -This contract is a time-limited arrangement -The duration has been restricted to the minimum period. required to complete a compliant competitive procurement process. -A full procurement exercise is planned and will be undertaken during the contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058612-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,677 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 14:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058612-2026
- 16 Jun 2026 at 15:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056820-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058612-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056820-2026
  16th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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