Award

NSSCOVID-19 -227A Amplitude Fully Automated Platform

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

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Award

20 Oct 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has completed a public procurement process for the NSSCOVID-19 -227A Amplitude Fully Automated Platform, aimed at supplying testing kits necessary for the health sector. The procurement was initiated through a limited method, without prior publication, due to the urgent demands arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract, awarded on 12 October 2020, is valued at £5,010,480. The procurement falls under the goods category and operates within the healthcare industry, based in Edinburgh, UK.

This procurement process provides a significant opportunity for suppliers within the healthcare sector, particularly those that offer testing equipment and related products. Businesses equipped to meet stringent quality and pricing criteria, such as established firms and specialised healthcare providers, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders or contracts. Engaging with the Scottish health and social care systems can facilitate growth and expand market reach for companies looking to strengthen their presence in public sector healthcare procurement.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -227A Amplitude Fully Automated Platform

Notice Description

supply of testing kits

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 for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority in line with Regulation 33(1)(c) 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-r6ebe6-0000633820
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397664
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
£5,010,480 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 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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