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NP586/14 Culture Media

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

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02 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is currently operating a public procurement process for the supply of Culture Media products, which are essential for use in Hospital Microbiology Laboratories. This procurement falls within the goods category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract is at the active stage with a signing date of 22 April 2014, and a total contract value of £728,250. The contract duration is set for 90 days, and it has undergone modifications due to unforeseen circumstances arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the biotechnology, healthcare, and laboratory supply sectors. Companies that specialise in the development and supply of microbiological testing products, especially those capable of providing Bottled Media and Pre Poured Plates, would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers should be prepared to meet the rigorous standards required by NHS Scotland and focus on innovation and reliability to gain a competitive edge in this vital market.

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Notice Title

NP586/14 Culture Media

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

the Contract coverage is for the supply of Culture Media products for use in Hospital Microbiology Laboratories to isolate and identify microbial pathogens from clinical samples to diagnose and treat infection. The products covered are Bottled Media and Pre Poured Plates only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000631305
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401241
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24931250 - Culture medium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£728,250 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 201411 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
Paul Clyde
Contact Email
nss.ssgovernance@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794438

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
4
Supplier Names

BIOMERIEUX

E&O LABORATORIES

OXOID, PART OF THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

SOUTHERN GROUP LABORATORY

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