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NSSCOVID-19 -037 Virus Collection & Transport Kit

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

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Award

08 Jun 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "NSSCOVID-19 -037 Virus Collection & Transport Kit," falls under the health industry category and is classified as a limited procurement method, awarded without prior publication to meet urgent demands during the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement is currently complete, with the contract awarded to Hutchison Technologies valued at £3,480,000, and signed on 7th April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare supply chain, particularly those specialising in the provision of medical goods and services. Companies that already manufacture or distribute healthcare products, especially transport kits and related supplies, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The urgent nature of this procurement also highlights the potential for rapid turnarounds and response capabilities, which could further benefit agile businesses aiming to expand their market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -037 Virus Collection & Transport Kit

Notice Description

Virus Collection & Transport Medium Kit

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This award has been approved for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority in line with Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Procurement Information

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000622895
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387869
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

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


CPV Codes

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,480,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 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
SSGovernance
Contact Email
nss.ssgovernance@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

HUTCHISON TECHNOLOGIES

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