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NSSCOVID-19 -197 Supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)

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

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AwardUpdate

20 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Award

24 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is located at Gyle Square, Edinburgh. The title of the tender is "NSSCOVID-19 -197 Supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)", categorised under the goods industry. This contract, valued at £9,918,015, is currently active and spans a duration of 360 days. The procurement method employed was a direct contract award without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the urgent demand stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in healthcare supplies and medical goods, to grow their operations within the Scottish health sector. Companies like E&O Laboratories Ltd, who have already secured the contract, exemplify the types of suppliers suited to compete in this market. Businesses capable of providing high-quality medical supplies under strict time constraints may find a lucrative avenue by engaging with the NHS and similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -197 Supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)

Notice Description

VPSS tubes of virus inactivating media and Lysis buffer

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract modification has been agreed between the supplier and 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 modification has been approved to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) 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-r6ebe6-0000631567
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412549
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,947,895 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 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.procurementteam@nhs.scot, nss.ssgovernance@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410, +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
1
Supplier Name

E&O LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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