Planning

TB Molecular Diagnostics Systems

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Planning

07 Jun 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a tender for TB Molecular Diagnostics Systems. This procurement falls under the health industry category and aims to identify a standardised platform for rapid molecular diagnostics to detect tuberculosis across all NHS Scotland Health Boards. The planning stage of this procurement is currently underway, with a future notice expected to be released on 15th July 2019. The key location for this project is Edinburgh, UK, with services to be delivered across various regions, including the Highlands and Islands.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical diagnostics and health technology. Organisations that manufacture diagnostic equipment or provide related healthcare solutions would be well-suited to compete. By standardising TB diagnostic testing within NHS Scotland, successful bidders may establish long-term partnerships and supply contracts with multiple health boards, enhancing their market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TB Molecular Diagnostics Systems

Notice Description

1.1 Following a review of diagnostic testing for tuberculosis (TB) by Scottish Microbiology & Virology Network (SMVN), NHS Scotland has made the decision to implement rapid molecular diagnostics to detect TB in a 'once for Scotland" approach. This procurement is to identify a standardised platform that will be implemented across all NHS Scotland Health Boards to provide molecular diagnostic testing for TB.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following a review of diagnostic testing for tuberculosis (TB) by Scottish Microbiology & Virology Network (SMVN), NHS Scotland has made the decision to implement rapid molecular diagnostics to detect TB in a 'once for Scotland" approach. This procurement is to identify a standardised platform that will be implemented across all NHS Scotland Health Boards to provide molecular diagnostic testing for TB.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000586448
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356527
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2019Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Laura Inglis
Contact Email
laura.inglis1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1312757216

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356527
    TB Molecular Diagnostics Systems - 1.1 Following a review of diagnostic testing for tuberculosis (TB) by Scottish Microbiology & Virology Network (SMVN), NHS Scotland has made the decision to implement rapid molecular diagnostics to detect TB in a 'once for Scotland" approach. This procurement is to identify a standardised platform that will be implemented across all NHS Scotland Health Boards to provide molecular diagnostic testing for TB.

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