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Managed Laboratory Service

NHS Highland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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28 Mar 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Jul 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Highland, involves a tender for a Managed Laboratory Service aimed at providing comprehensive laboratory services, including Biochemistry, Microbiology, Blood Sciences, and Virology. Located in Inverness, the contract was part of a limited procurement method, which included an award notice issued on 1st July 2020. The contract value is £10 million, reflecting the critical nature of these services amidst the ongoing challenges presented by the SARS-COV-2 virus. However, the procurement process has faced hurdles, leading to the previous attempt being cancelled and a need for urgency in fulfilling these services to maintain operational standards and patient care. This led to the award being made to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Ltd.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in laboratory services and healthcare, especially those with the capacity to deliver large-scale solutions under urgent circumstances. Companies with expertise in automated laboratory assays and those capable of rapid implementation and minimal disruption to existing healthcare operations will likely find this procurement appealing. Engaging with NHS Highland can facilitate substantial business growth, especially as the contracting authority seeks to ensure a reliable and efficient service amidst ongoing healthcare demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Laboratory Service

Notice Description

Provision of the Managed Laboratory Services for NHS Highland including but not limited to Biochemistry, Microbiology, Blood Sciences and Virology.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Highland Health Board (more commonly known as NHS Highland) requires a managed service solution to be delivered, their requirement for the large majority of core, automated, assays for laboratory services across all laboratories in NHS Highland. The Supplier will assume responsibility for the guaranteed availability of the managed service solution through the provision and management including maintenance.. The Contracting Authority is awarding this contract to replace its existing managed service contract.

Procurement Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000625126
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444823
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Highland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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