Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2020-07-07
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 33190000 | 33195000 | 38412000
Estimated value: 45162600 GBP

Technical requirements: These are devices that measure temperature, their associated products and related accessories. These devices include, but are not exclusive to phase change thermometers, electronic thermometer devices with integral cable and corded probe and associated covers, electronic thermometer devices with flexible probe tip and associated covers, electronic thermometer devices with rigid probe Tip and associated covers, tympanic thermometers and associated covers, non-contact temporal artery devices and thermometer device accessories. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that the estimated value of the lifetime of the contract is in the region of GBP 45.2 million, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. The figures for the total estimated value are based on the initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.
This lot includes devices which use samples of inert chemicals which melt at progressively higher temperatures. These chemicals are mounted as small dots in a matrix on a device which can be used to take an oral and/or axillary measurement to produce a temperature reading that is taken from the last dot to melt.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies which it will make available for purchase by:
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 610 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
This lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a fixed cable and probe with and/or flexible tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading and can also be referred to as digital thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this lot.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies which it will make available for purchase by:
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 1 400 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
This lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a flexible probe tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading and can also be referred to as digital thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this lot.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies which it will make available for purchase by/
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 13 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
This lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a rigid probe tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading and can also be referred to as digital thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this lot.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies which it will make available for purchase by:
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 70 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
This lot includes products which measure temperature from within the ear cavity by taking a non invasive reading from the tympanic membrane. These devices identify temperature in a numerical reading and require probe covers to assist with infection control, which are also included in this lot.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies which it will make available for purchase by:


Award value: 45162600