Award

Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems

NSS - NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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Award

29 Apr 2022 at 10:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland is currently in the Award stage for the procurement of Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems, classified under medical consumables. This tender, identified by the title "Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems," aims to supply and maintain systems vital for bacterial identification across NHS Scotland. The procurement process, which is being carried out through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, has a contract value of £1,150,000. The contract was signed on 31 March 2022, with the relevant delivery locations being in the UK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the medical technology sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic systems and consumables tailored for healthcare services. Companies with the capability to produce bespoke ID and AST test cards that integrate with the existing VITEK systems may find this a valuable competitive avenue. Given the procurement rationale, potential suppliers must demonstrate the capacity to meet specific needs of NHS Scotland, which may provide a distinct edge in enhancing their market presence within this specialized industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems

Notice Description

The supply and maintenance of Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems (VITEK).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply and Maintenance of Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems

Procurement Information

No other Supplier can produce the be-spoke ID/AST test cards used nationally by the Scottish Laboratories that are compatible with the existing VITEK testing systems currently in use. Currently, there is no funding available from within the individual HBs or from the Scottish Government to purchase new/replacement machinery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0331f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011096-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NSS - NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Heather Campbell
Contact Email
heather.campbell6@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LARKHALL
Postcode
ML9 2QX
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Larkhall
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOMERIEUX

Further Information

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