---
title: "Dental Drills"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821181"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821181.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN"
published: "2026-01-23"
---

# Dental Drills

Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821181

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by NHS Grampian, a public health body located in Aberdeen, was focused on the acquisition of "Dental Drills" under the health industry category. This specific tender falls under a limited procurement method, where an "Award procedure without prior publication" was employed. The process reached the award stage on 23rd January 2026, and the contract, valued at £84,567, was signed on 10th December 2025. The items are to be delivered to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, highlighting a definitive focus on technical capability and cost-effectiveness drawn from a trial conducted by the dental team.

This tender offers unique opportunities for businesses capable of supplying specialised technical goods, as demonstrated by the trial-driven selection process. It particularly accommodates firms already established within the healthcare equipment supply industry, especially those with innovative solutions capable of meeting specific technical specifications. The contract was awarded to Wright Cottrell, a large supplier based in Dundee, indicating potential for businesses within the region to engage in similar opportunities by demonstrating technical expertise and competitive pricing.

## Notice

Dental Drills

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Three quotes were obtained and an assessment of all three was carried out by the dental team. Following assessment the drills were selected.

### Procurement Information

A trial of three types of drill was carried out and quotes obtained for all three. Selection was based on this trial and the cost of the product

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547952 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 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 | £84,567 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB15 6RE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WRIGHT COTTRELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33131510 - Dental drills

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547952

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547952
  Dental Drills - Dental Drills

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821181

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