Award

Automated AST and Bacterial ID

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

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Award

05 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is situated in Edinburgh. The tender, titled "Automated AST and Bacterial ID," falls under the health industry category. Currently, this process is in the Award stage, with a contract value of £2.3 million signed on 3rd March 2020. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically designed for the continued supply of bespoke consumables and maintenance of the VITEK testing systems utilized in bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, which are exclusively sourced due to their specific nature.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies and laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in bespoke consumables or testing services. Given the exclusive nature of the required products and ongoing maintenance contracts, suppliers with established relationships in the NHS or those able to provide similarly specialised products may benefit significantly. Such businesses could enhance their growth potential by tapping into future tenders within the health sector in Scotland, leveraging the experience gained from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Automated AST and Bacterial ID

Notice Description

Single Source Pricing Agreement for the continued supply of the bespoke Consumables (test cards) and the Service/Maintenance of the VITEK testing systems used in Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility testing (AST).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Single Source Pricing Agreement for all Consumables and Service/Maintenance of the ageing VITEK testing systems used in Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility testing (AST).. The continued supply of the bespoke consumables (test cards) used by the Scottish Laboratories along with the ongoing Service/Maintenance of the ageing VITEK testing systems in situ. Previously sourced over 10 years ago by NHS Scotland Health Boards, these consumables can only be provided by a single source. These bespoke consumables are non-compatible with other testing systems.

Procurement Information

The continued supply of the bespoke consumables (test cards) used by the Scottish Laboratories along with the ongoing Service/Maintenance of the ageing VITEK testing systems in situ within NHS Scotland Health Boards.Previously sourced over 10 years ago by NHS Scotland Health Boards, the associated consumables can only be provided by a single source.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000615139
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382991
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pmulraney@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOMERIEUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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