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Patient Test Kits (Service)

NHS GRAMPIAN

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03 Oct 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian, located in Aberdeen, is the contracting authority for a procurement process involving the provision of patient test kits as a service, classified under the industry category of Medical Specialist Services (CPV 85121200). This procurement, conducted using a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, was targeted at the Grampian region (UKM50). The process, with its status marked as complete, included a direct award to the local SME, Sciamed Ltd, due to the technical requirement of the service that could only be fulfilled by this supplier. The procurement was finalised with a contract signed on 1st October 2025, valued at £150,450.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical services sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised testing equipment. Sciamed Ltd's successful bid, the only one in this process, highlights the potential for highly specialised firms to secure contracts through unique technical capabilities. Businesses able to supply bespoke solutions that meet specific healthcare needs can find opportunities in direct award procedures where competition is limited due to specialised requirements. This contract underscores the importance of fostering relationships with public health bodies, such as NHS Grampian, and positioning as a reliable partner in delivering essential health services.

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Notice Title

Patient Test Kits (Service)

Notice Description

The compilation of patient testing kits to send to patients for various screening tests.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award to local SME.

Options: This is a short trial agreement for 1 year and may be extended if the trial is successful.

Procurement Information

Direct award to local SME as there are no other suppliers that can provide this service to NHS Grampian

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062069-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Simon Ogg
Contact Email
simon.ogg@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIAMED

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