Tender

NP86726 - Testing Kits Assembly & Distribution Service

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of "NP86726 - Testing Kits Assembly & Distribution Service." This procurement, with an estimated value of GBP 800,000, is classified under the medical consumables category (CPV 33140000) and pertains to the supply and distribution of testing kits for NHS Scotland. The procurement process is an open procedure and is being conducted through the PCS-Tender platform. The tender period is set to conclude on 1st June 2026, with the award period starting on the same day. The delivery region for this contract is specified as UKM, covering various lots that include the supply of PCR, CARI, and RAP Kits among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those with capabilities in logistics and inventory management. The contract involves components such as receiving inventory, sourcing supplementary items, kit assembly, and shipping, making it ideal for companies with robust supply chain infrastructures. Firms that possess technical certifications such as ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO13485 will find themselves well-positioned, given these accreditations are part of the technical selection criteria. The awarded supplier will need to manage stock control efficiently and have the flexibility to stand up operations within 24 hours during emergencies. Therefore, businesses that can meet these criteria and demonstrate economic stability through valid insurance policies could derive substantial growth potential from this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

NP86726 - Testing Kits Assembly & Distribution Service

Notice Description

This framework supports PHS in providing various testing kits for use across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Supply of PCR Kits

The requirement for the awarded supplier is as follows: Receive FOC inventory items from PHS/PDS as mentioned in each testing kit Source the supplier managed inventory items Build the relevant kits as requested Ship/Despatch the test kits for onward delivery Manage inventory/stock control of both Supplier Purchased items and FOC provided items from PHS/PDS, triggering the relevant orders/request for more FOC items as and when required.

Renewal: Extension for up to 24 months if required

Supply of CARI Kits

Receive FOC inventory items from PHS/PDS as mentioned in each testing kit Source the supplier managed inventory items Build the relevant kits as requested Ship/Despatch the test kits for onward delivery Manage inventory/stock control of both Supplier Purchased items and FOC provided items from PHS/PDS, triggering the relevant orders/request for more FOC items as and when required.

Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months if required

Supply of RAP Kits

The requirement for the awarded supplier is as follows: Receive FOC inventory items from PHS/PDS as mentioned in each testing kit Source the supplier managed inventory items Build the relevant kits as requested Ship/Despatch the test kits for onward delivery Manage inventory/stock control of both Supplier Purchased items and FOC provided items from PHS/PDS, triggering the relevant orders/request for more FOC items as and when required. Please note no stock is required to be held for these test kits, however the supplier must have the ability to stand up the sourcing/building of these kits within 24 hours notice in response to any future Pandemics.

Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months if required

Pick & Pack Service for LFDs (Home Channel)

LFDs will be provided FOC from PDS to the awarded the supplier, the requirement for this area is that the awarded supplier will receive electronic notifications of the orders that are required twice daily, the supplier will then take one box of LFDs per order then action as follows: Apply Shipping label Despatch for onward delivery

Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months if required

Storage & Distribution

The supplier is required to store a number of pallets containing FOC supplied Stock from PSD/PHS this will vary depending on demand. The supplier is required to despatch any relevant orders for Lots 1-4 for onward delivery to the relevant end users as required

Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months if required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039741-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

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