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NSSCOVID-19 -292 supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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20 Apr 2021 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), recently completed a procurement process for the "NSSCOVID-19 -292 supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)" under the goods category, specifically medical consumables. The procurement method employed was a limited tendering approach, directly awarded to meet urgent demands presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract, valued at £10,142,945, was signed on 1st April 2021, with the delivery location specified as NHS Scotland within the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of medical consumables, particularly those specialising in virus transport media and PCR testing solutions. Companies positioned in the healthcare sector, with capabilities in rapid production and delivery of high-quality medical products, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially given the emphasis on quality and price within the award criteria. Businesses capable of meeting the stringent requirements of public health entities are encouraged to explore forthcoming contracts that aim to address ongoing public health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -292 supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)

Notice Description

for the supply and delivery of VPSS tubes of virus inactivating media, associated colour-coded caps, shuttle packs for sample collection, and Lysis buffer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This award has been approved for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority in line with Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Procurement Information

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a7fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008329-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33692000 - Medical solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,142,945 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E&O Laboratories Ltd

Further Information

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