--- title: "NP68923 Thermometer Probe Covers (Hillrom)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000727519" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727519" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727519.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727519.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2023-03-31" --- # NP68923 Thermometer Probe Covers (Hillrom) Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000727519 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727519) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727519.json) ## Summary The procurement process was completed by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender titled "NP68923 Thermometer Probe Covers (Hillrom)" falls under the "Health" industry category. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The key date for contract award was on 24th March 2023. The process took place at the stage of award, and the contract value is £1,000,000 GBP. This tender for Single Use Thermometer Probe Covers offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the health sector, particularly those capable of providing dedicated consumables for tympanic thermometers. The procurement is specifically aimed at businesses that can ensure appropriate warranty cover and product performance, with a focus on large-scale suppliers. Participating Authorities under the NHS Scotland umbrella are expected to benefit from this contract, which includes both initial 12 months and potential extension periods. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475163 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 31 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | HILLROM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38412000 - Thermometers ## Release History - 31 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475163 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475163 NP68923 Thermometer Probe Covers (Hillrom) - Single Use Disposable thermometer probe covers used exclusively with the Welch Allyn/Hillrom Pro 6000 tympanic thermometer. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727519 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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