Award

Supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)

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

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Award

03 Nov 2021 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS) is managed by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This contract falls within the medical consumables category and is designed to support the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure undertaken without prior publication of a call for competition, due to extreme urgency. The award was signed on 30th September 2021, and the delivery will take place across all NHS Scotland facilities in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those capable of supplying virus inactivating media and related products. Suppliers who can ensure high-quality standards whilst providing competitive pricing will be well-positioned to engage with NHS Scotland's procurement initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on public health solutions can particularly benefit from this contract and similar future opportunities, enhancing their presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of VPSS tubes of virus inactivating media, associated colour-coded caps, shuttle packs for care homes 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.

Procurement Information

This direct award is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and is 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f338
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027594-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,475,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 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
Not specified
Contact Email
elaine.fingland@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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

E&O LABORATORIES

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