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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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10 May 2022 at 08:34

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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, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The focus is on the supply of culture media, classified under goods, with a contract period lasting until 31 March 2023. This tender is relevant to the health and social care industry and is located in the UK. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, following the tender initiation, with an active contract valued at £7,041,562. The modification of the contract term was made to accommodate the increased demands due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supply industry, particularly those specialising in laboratory goods and culture media. Companies that are well-suited to compete include large and experienced suppliers capable of meeting the rigorous demands of the healthcare sector. Given the critical nature of the products, businesses that can ensure timely and reliable delivery to health services will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process. The tender is an opportunity to engage with a major contracting authority that prioritises the continuity of essential supplies during challenging times.

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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)(c) 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-0335cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012079-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£7,041,562 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 201411 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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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