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NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service

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

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11 May 2021 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service," initiated by the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This award, part of the health services sector, was made to address the urgent need for Covid-19 sequencing in Scotland, particularly for identifying positive cases. The contract was directly awarded without prior competition under a limited procurement method, following the regulations due to technical reasons. It is reported as active as of 21st April 2021, with a total contract value of £477,879, with delivery to NHS Scotland based in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services and biotechnology sectors, especially those capable of providing sequencing services in response to public health emergencies. Firms with expertise in molecular biology, virology, or related fields would be especially well-positioned to compete, as this contract highlights an essential service during the ongoing pandemic. Businesses eager to engage with the public health sector in Scotland should explore similar projects to leverage growth stemming from such emergency requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service

Notice Description

Scottish NHS Sequencing Service initially to focus on sequencing of all Covid-19 Scottish positives.

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 on the basis of competition being absent for technical reasons in line with Regulation 33(1)(b) 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-02af92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010273-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£477,879 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

The University Court of the University of Glasgow

Further Information

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