Award

NSSCOVID-19 -334 VOC's - Equipment and consumables

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Award

16 Jun 2021 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) is seeking equipment and consumables for the rapid detection of COVID variants under the title "NSSCOVID-19 -334 VOC's - Equipment and consumables." This tender falls within the medical equipment industry category and is located in Scotland. The procurement process is currently complete, having adopted a limited procurement method with an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. Key details include contract value of £500,000, awarded on 25 February 2021, in response to urgent demands during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and consumables to engage with NHS Scotland. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this tender include those with a track record in delivering high-quality medical supplies, particularly in challenging and time-sensitive situations like the current public health crisis. Additionally, suppliers capable of providing innovative solutions for COVID-related needs may find this a valuable avenue for business growth within the health sector.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -334 VOC's - Equipment and consumables

Notice Description

Equipment and consumables for delivery for rapid detection of COVID variants

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bcab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013624-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
ssgovernance
Contact Email
nss.ssgovernance@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794438

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC

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