Award

NSSCOVID-19 -200b Testing Partner Node

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

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Award

20 Nov 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the "NSSCOVID-19 -200b Testing Partner Node," aimed at providing Covid-19 testing services for National Laboratories. This contract falls under the health industry category and was awarded on 9th November 2020, for a total value of £3,780,000. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, with a direct award necessitated by extreme urgency due to the unforeseen demands of the Covid-19 pandemic. The primary location for this project is NHS Scotland, with all procurement activities managed from their Edinburgh office at Gyle Square.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those offering diagnostic and testing capabilities. Companies specialising in healthcare solutions, laboratories, and medical supply services could find this environment particularly conducive for business growth. As the NHS continues to address the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, there will likely be ongoing demand for similar services, making this a valuable sector for potential suppliers to explore.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -200b Testing Partner Node

Notice Description

Covid-19 testing services for National Laboratories

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-r6ebe6-0000636823
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400277
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
£3,780,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 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
Not specified
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

PAJS SERVICES

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