Award

NSSCOVID-19 -128 PCR Kit and Equipment

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involved the award of a contract for the supply of 112 units of PCR testing kits and accessories. This procurement, classified under the goods category within the health industry, took place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 16 April 2020, following a completion status. The relevant details, including the award notice, can be found in the linked documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in diagnostic and testing equipment related to COVID-19. As the awarded supplier, Becton Dickinson UK Limited exemplifies the type of enterprise that can successfully navigate this procurement landscape. Companies interested in responding to similar tenders should ideally have a strong background in supplying medical goods and the capability to meet urgent public health demands.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -128 PCR Kit and Equipment

Notice Description

The procurement of 112 units of PCR testing kits and accessories

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 6(1)(c) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000623086
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394659
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,203 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
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

BECTON DICKINSON

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