Planning

Thermometry

  • NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-014546

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0457ab

Published 7 May 2024, 3:55pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Rd

Cardiff

CF14 3UZ

Contact

Jessica Heaton

Email

jessica.heaton@wales.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 2921500519

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Thermometry

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 38412000 - Thermometers

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

NHS Wales intend to go out to tender for the provision of medical thermometers and accessories.

The contract will be for a period of four years.

The estimated value stated in this notice is the full four year value.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £2,944,014

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

THERMOMETER PROBE, ORAL

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38412000 - Thermometers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of oral thermometers.

two.2.14) Additional information

We are looking to understand if suppliers would be interested in providing these goods

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

THERMOMETER, SINGLE USE, DISPOSABLE

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38412000 - Thermometers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of single use, disposable thermometers that are suitable for both oral and auxiliary use.

two.2.14) Additional information

We are looking to understand if suppliers would be interested in providing these goods

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

THERMOMETER PROBE, MULTI-PURPOSE (ORAL/RECTAL/AXILLARY), PROBE COVERS & ACCESSORIES

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38412000 - Thermometers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of multi-purpose thermometers, probe covers and accessories. These can be used for oral/rectal & auxiliary examinations.

In previous contracts the thermometer has been supplied FOC with the cost covered by the purchase of the probe covers.

two.2.14) Additional information

We are looking to understand if suppliers would be interested in supplying these thermometers and possibly the accessories on a FOC basis.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

THERMOMETER TYMPANIC, PROBES COVERS & ACCESSORIES

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38412000 - Thermometers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the prevision of tympanic thermometers, the probe covers required for these thermometers and any accessories required.

In previous contracts the thermometers have been supplied on a FOC basis with the cost being covered by the purchase of the probe covers.

two.2.14) Additional information

We are looking to understand if suppliers would be interested in supplying both the thermometers and possibly the accessories on a FOC basis

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

THERMOMETER, NON-CONTACT

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38412000 - Thermometers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of non-contact/infrared thermometers.

two.2.14) Additional information

We are looking to understand if suppliers would be interested in supplying these goods

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

24 June 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Procurement Services wish to hold a pre-market engagement event prior to launching a procurement exercise for the procurement of thermometers. As such, discussions will be held with potential contractors prior to starting a procurement exercise, the purpose being to both

inform potential contractors and to allow NWSSP Procurement Services and to seek advice in the planning and enrolling of the procurement exercise. NWSSP Procurement Services will run the Pre-market engagement event virtually via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 29th May 2024 starting at 10am. Potential contractors will be provided with an insight into the requirement and given the opportunity to ask questions.

Following the presentation contractors will have an opportunity to have a 1:1 with procurement services representatives (for a maximum of a 10 minute allocated slot). Contractors who are interested in this pre-market engagement event are invited to express an interest to the email address below, confirming the name and position of attendees.

Please can you contact us using the email address below to confirm if your organisation would like to take part in the pre-engagement session and if you wish to book a 10 minute slot to further discuss the requirements with procurement services representatives.

Please can you confirm no later than Wednesday 22nd May.

Email to express interest: bethany.webber@wales.nhs.uk

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141147.

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