Award

NSSCOVID-19 -227 Amplitude Fully Automated Platform

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

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Award

30 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) as the contracting authority, seeking to meet urgent needs during the Covid-19 pandemic through the tender titled "NSSCOVID-19 -227 Amplitude Fully Automated Platform." The procurement method employed is limited, with a direct award procedure executed without prior publication of competition. The process was initiated on 2nd September 2020 and is now complete, with the contract value amounting to £6,200,000. This procurement falls within the health industry sector, specifically aimed at enhancing Covid-19 testing capabilities across NHS Scotland locations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the health technology sector, particularly those capable of providing automated testing platforms. Companies that specialise in medical equipment, diagnostics, and related services will find themselves well-suited to compete. Given the urgency of the health sector's needs, organisations that can demonstrate both high quality and cost-effective solutions are likely to attract the attention of NHS NSS and similar contracting authorities in future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -227 Amplitude Fully Automated Platform

Notice Description

fully automated covid-19 testing platform

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 on the basis of the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights in line with Regulation 33(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-r6ebe6-0000632013
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396196
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 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.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
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

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