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TB Molecular

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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01 Apr 2026 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was managed by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), with the aim of acquiring medical consumables for TB Molecular Testing within NHS Scotland. The initiative falls under the 'goods' category within the medical consumables industry, classified by CPV code 33140000. The award was concluded on 24th March 2026, and the agreement spans over a four-year framework. The procurement method utilised was limited, involving a direct award to Cepheid UK Ltd without prior publication of a call for competition, due to patent protection of these consumables. The geographic focus is on the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKM region.

The tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers of medical consumables, particularly those holding exclusive patent rights, as demonstrated by the choice of Cepheid UK Ltd as the supplier. Businesses specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of consumables required for TB testing would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Despite the procurement method limiting wider competition, the high value of the contract, £467,800, underscores a significant commercial opportunity within the healthcare sector, specifically in supporting NHS Scotland's specialised testing capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TB Molecular

Notice Description

Purchase of the Consumables that are required for TB Molecular Testing to be carried out within NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of the consumables required for carrying out TB Molecular testing within NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

These consumables are patent protected by the OEM Manufacturer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067aad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030328-2026
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
Large

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
£467,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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
1
Supplier Name

Cepheid UK Ltd

Further Information

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