NHS Scotland hr-HPV Primary Screening & Cytology Triage Managed Service Renewal

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

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Planning

19 Jun 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), acting through its division National Procurement. This process pertains to the renewal of the NHS Scotland hr-HPV Primary Screening and Cytology Triage Managed Service. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically laboratory services, and will take place within the regions of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and NHS Lanarkshire in the UK. At the current planning stage, interested suppliers are invited to presentations to showcase their capabilities, scheduled for early August 2026 on Microsoft TEAMS. Suppliers must register their interest by 3rd July 2026, and a contract notice is anticipated to be issued by the end of February 2027.

This procurement provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those involved in the supply of medical and laboratory services and equipment. Suitable businesses include those that supply sample taker consumables, laboratory consumables, hr-HPV and cytology testing equipment, and related services, such as equipment installation and maintenance. Engaging in this tender could extend market reach and establish a partnership with NHS Scotland, offering a reputable portfolio expansion avenue. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses equipped with robust supply chains and experience in laboratory services who are ready to operate in UK regions specified by the procurement.

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Notice Title

NHS Scotland hr-HPV Primary Screening & Cytology Triage Managed Service Renewal

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) ('the Authority'), acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this renewal procurement of a hr-HPV Primary Screening & Cytology Triage Managed Service Contract on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities') where applicable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Scotland are coming to the end of their hr-HPV Primary Screening & Cytology Triage Managed Service Contract (MSC) and are looking to invite options from the current market. The MSC can include: - Supply of sample taker consumables, including clinical and self-sampling kits - Laboratory consumables, reagents and disposal - Transport of samples to processing laboratories - Hr-HPV testing equipment - Cytology testing equipment, including digital cytology - Installation and maintenance of equipment - Training - Transfer of results to the Scottish Cervical Call Recall System (SCCRS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057990-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
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Contact Email
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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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