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Managed Laboratory Service

NHS HIGHLAND

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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 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

Refer to additional information

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 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20205 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
high-uhb.tenders@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1463717123

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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