NSSCOVID-19 -128a PCR Kit and Equipment

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

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Award

26 Oct 2021 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender initiated by the Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the supply of PCR kits and equipment aimed at addressing the heightened demands of the health sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Classified under medical equipment within the goods procurement category, the process is currently in the Award stage, following the contract's signing on 21st July 2020. The procurement method employed is 'limited', indicating that it was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies and healthcare-related products, particularly those that can meet rigorous quality standards outlined in the tender criteria. Companies capable of delivering high-quality medical equipment and that have experience collaborating with health authorities, especially during urgent situations like the ongoing pandemic, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract is valued at £2.2 million, presenting a lucrative prospect for established suppliers in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -128a PCR Kit and Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of PCR Kit's and Equipment

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-02f010
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026787-2021
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20206 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
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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

Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited

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