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Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems

NSS - National Services Scotland

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16 May 2022 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NSS - National Services Scotland seeking suppliers for "Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems," classified under medical consumables. This limited tender is aimed at providing the supply and maintenance of Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility (AST) testing cards for NHS Scotland, with a contract value of £1,150,000, signed on 31st March 2022. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as only one suitable supplier was capable of fulfilling the specific requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical consumables sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic testing kits or systems. Companies that possess the capability to deliver bespoke medical solutions, such as antimicrobial testing devices compatible with existing systems, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The procurement's focused nature on specialised products suggests that firms with proven expertise and innovation in medical technology stand to benefit from participation in this and related contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems

Notice Description

The supply and maintenance of Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility (AST) testing cards

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply and Maintenance of Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility (AST) testing cards

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0337db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012605-2022
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
16 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NSS - National Services Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LARKHALL
Postcode
ML9 2QX
Postcode Area
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 uk ltd

Further Information

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