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title: "NHS Lothian Pulse Oximeter Replacement Plan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000482611"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE \"AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2017-10-02"
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# NHS Lothian Pulse Oximeter Replacement Plan

Buyer: LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000482611

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## Summary

The Lothian Health Board, headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, has completed a public procurement process for the "NHS Lothian Pulse Oximeter Replacement Plan." This procurement falls under the health industry category and relates specifically to the replacement of approximately 145 standalone pulse oximeters at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC). The contract was awarded on 26 May 2017, having undergone an open procedure for the procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 12 April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the medical device industry, particularly those specialising in respiratory and monitoring equipment. Businesses with experience ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, providing quality management procedures, and owning necessary certifications such as ISO 9001 will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Suppliers capable of offering a cohesive package, including maintenance and training alongside the equipment, can enhance their prospects in winning contracts like this one.

## Notice

This tender was for the replacement of stand alone pulse oximetry equipment located at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC) in Edinburgh. This specification is to cover a replacement programme for the provision of approximately 145 stand alone pulse oximeters for use within the hospital environment primarily for paediatric use but may also be required for adult patients from the Department of Clinical Neurosurgery, the pulse oximeters will also be used for community paediatric patients. Due to the nature of the new RHSC in which many patient rooms are single cubicles there is an additional requirement for the pulse oximeter to alert and inform clinical staff of alarm triggers and deteriorating patient condition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender was for the replacement of stand alone pulse oximetry equipment located at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC) in Edinburgh. This specification is to cover a replacement programme for the provision of approximately 145 stand alone pulse oximeters for use within the hospital environment primarily for paediatric use but may also be required for adult patients from the Department of Clinical Neurosurgery, the pulse oximeters will also be used for community paediatric patients. Due to the nature of the new RHSC in which many patient rooms are single cubicles there is an additional requirement for the pulse oximeter to alert and inform clinical staff of alarm triggers and deteriorating patient condition. The equipment will be from one supplier to aid standardisation, training and purchase of consumables and spare parts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297268 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "AUTHORITY") |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297268
- 10 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276516

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276516
  NHS Lothian Pulse Oximeter Replacement Plan - This tender is for the replacement of stand alone pulse oximetry equipment located at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC) in Edinburgh. This specification is to cover a replacement programme for the provision of approximately 145 stand alone pulse oximeters for use within the hospital environment primarily for paediatric use but may also be required for adult patients from the Department of Clinical Neurosurgery, the pulse oximeters will also be used for community paediatric patients. Due to the nature of the new RHSC in which many patient rooms are single cubicles there is an additional requirement for the pulse oximeter to alert and inform clinical staff of alarm triggers and deteriorating patient condition.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297268
  NHS Lothian Pulse Oximeter Replacement Plan - This tender was for the replacement of stand alone pulse oximetry equipment located at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC) in Edinburgh. This specification is to cover a replacement programme for the provision of approximately 145 stand alone pulse oximeters for use within the hospital environment primarily for paediatric use but may also be required for adult patients from the Department of Clinical Neurosurgery, the pulse oximeters will also be used for community paediatric patients. Due to the nature of the new RHSC in which many patient rooms are single cubicles there is an additional requirement for the pulse oximeter to alert and inform clinical staff of alarm triggers and deteriorating patient condition.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
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