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NHSS Bowel Screening Test Kits and Analysers

NHS Tayside

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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25 Jun 2026 at 13:39

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30 Jun 2025 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Tayside, acting on behalf of NHS Scotland, has finalised a contract for the procurement of Bowel Screening Test Kits and Analysers, awarded to Alpha Laboratories Ltd. The procurement process fell under the industry category of medical consumables and was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness. While conducted from Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Scotland, this procurement aimed to support the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme by purchasing essential diagnostic equipment, software, and consumables. The process was completed as per the requirements laid out in the contract with the award dated 24th June 2026. The framework covered a two-year duration with an option for a one-year extension.

This award presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostic systems and medical consumables, particularly those capable of delivering large volumes of diagnostic kits and supporting equipment. Given the scale and demand, small and medium enterprises with a strong logistics capability and expertise in medical supplies are well-positioned to benefit. Firms meeting the NHS's quality and cost criteria, as demonstrated by Alpha Laboratories Ltd, can gain a significant foothold in the public healthcare sector, particularly if they can offer cost-effective solutions and reliable supply chain management. The projected increase in test kit volumes at approximately 2% per annum further underscores the growth potential in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSS Bowel Screening Test Kits and Analysers

Notice Description

NHS Tayside, on behalf of NHS Scotland, required a new short-term contract for the purchase of the following products to ensure that the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme could issue, receive and analyse Test Kits for Bowel Cancer detection: - Bowel Screening Test Kit Analysers to meet the annual throughput of c650,000. This is also to include any necessary software and associated hardware (e.g. Scanners, Printers or Data Storage) and include maintenance costs. - Consumables and reagents for use with the Analysers, sufficient to meet the annual through put of c650,000 test kits. These will be purchased on standing order. - Bowel Screening Test Kits, for issue with the Invitation to participate in the Screening programme, at c1,000,000 test kits per annum, increasing at c2 percent per annum in quantity. These will be purchased on most economical basis (i.e. annual delivery to Fulfilment House, or quarterly deliveries). - Bowel Screening Return Packaging. Each Invitation must include a return package, suitable for transportation through Royal Mail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Tayside, on behalf of NHS Scotland, required a new short-term contract for the purchase of the following products to ensure that the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme could issue, receive and analyse Test Kits for Bowel Cancer detection: - Bowel Screening Test Kit Analysers to meet the annual throughput of c650,000. This is also to include any necessary software and associated hardware (e.g. Scanners, Printers or Data Storage) and include maintenance costs. - Consumables and reagents for use with the Analysers, sufficient to meet the annual through put of c650,000 test kits. These will be purchased on standing order. - Bowel Screening Test Kits, for issue with the Invitation to participate in the Screening programme, at c1,000,000 test kits per annum, increasing at c2 percent per annum in quantity. These will be purchased on most economical basis (i.e. annual delivery to Fulfilment House, or quarterly deliveries). - Bowel Screening Return Packaging. Each Invitation must include a return package, suitable for transportation through Royal Mail.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months extension available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055614
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059863-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

33140000 - Medical consumables

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,534,107 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20262 months 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
NHS Tayside
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 9SY
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Alpha Laboratories Ltd

Further Information

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