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NP586/14 Culture Media

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NP586/14 Culture Media" is being conducted by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on culture medium, and is aimed at supporting the Scottish Health and Social Care sector amidst the demands posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The current procurement stage involves an active contract modification, originally set from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2022, to ensure uninterrupted supply during this critical period. The contracting authority is located in Edinburgh, with the relevant address at Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, EH12 9EB, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of laboratory equipment, specifically those producing or distributing culture media. Companies of various scales, particularly larger suppliers capable of meeting stringent health sector demand, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a substantial contract value of approximately £6.31 million, vendors that can demonstrate reliability and efficiency in supply are likely to find this procurement particularly advantageous for growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP586/14 Culture Media

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification of contract term from 01/07/2021 to 31/3/2022 is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Modification notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030f16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002173-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24931250 - Culture medium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,313,125 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 201411 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
4
Supplier Names

Biomerieux UK Ltd

E&O Laboratories Ltd

Oxoid, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Southern Group Laboratory Ltd

Further Information

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