- Lot 1. Purchase of Tympanic Thermometers and Associated Verification Unit and Probe Covers
- Lot 2. Purchase of Non-Tympanic / Electronic Thermometers and Associated Verification Unit and Probe Covers
- Lot 3. Purchase of Infra-Red/Non -Touch Thermometer and Associated Verification Unit.
- Lot 4. Purchase of Non-invasive, Single Use, Disposable Thermometer
Scope
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Thermometers and Associated Products to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI)
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,276,666 excluding VAT
- £5,131,999 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- 2 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 38412000 - Thermometers
Lot 1. Purchase of Tympanic Thermometers and Associated Verification Unit and Probe Covers
Description
The Purchase of Tympanic Thermometers and Associated Verification Unit and Probe Covers
Lot value (estimated)
- £427,000 excluding VAT
- £512,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Purchase of Non-Tympanic / Electronic Thermometers and Associated Verification Unit and Probe Covers
Description
The Purchase of Non-Tympanic / Electronic Thermometers and Associated Verification Unit and Probe Covers
Lot value (estimated)
- £27,000 excluding VAT
- £32,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Purchase of Infra-Red/Non -Touch Thermometer and Associated Verification Unit.
Description
The Purchase of Infra-Red/Non -Touch Thermometer and Associated Verification Unit.
Lot value (estimated)
- £46,000 excluding VAT
- £55,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Purchase of Non-invasive, Single Use, Disposable Thermometer
Description
The Purchase of Non-invasive, Single Use, Disposable Thermometer
Lot value (estimated)
- £19,000 excluding VAT
- £23,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Refer to tender documents
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
BHSCT,NHSCT,NHSCT,SEHSCT,SHSCT,WHSCT,NIAS,NIFRS
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Submission
Tender submission deadline
1 December 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 September 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality - Mandatory Quality (Compliance with Mid-Tier Schedule 02 (Specification) | As detailed in tender documentation |
Quality |
| Quality - Benchtop Assessment - (Validation of conformance to Annex A - Product Specification embedded within Mid-Tier Schedule 02) | As detailed in tender documentation |
Quality |
Weighting description
As detailed in tender documentation
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authorities
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQJ-5727-JCLR
A Floor, Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 7AB
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBRP-6676-CQZY
Bretten Hall, Bush Road
Antrim
BT41 2RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGY-6381-WWWR
Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Rd
Belfast
BT16 1RH
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJCC-1957-RCGP
Craigavon Area Hospital, 68 Lurgan Road
Portadown
BT63 5QQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Western Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVW-2397-PWCT
Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road
Londonderry
BT47 6SB
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNY-7965-NNDW
Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road
Belfast
BT8 8SG
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
NI Fire and Rescue Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLBR-6377-MHGZ
1 Seymour Street
Lisburn
BT27 4SX
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
Summary of their role in this procurement: Tendering service for Health Service NI entities
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWNJ-1991-NGDW
77 Boucher Crescent
Belfast
BT12 6HU
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Contact organisation
Contact Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service for any enquiries.