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NSSCOVID-19 -279 National Regional Hub -West De-capper/Re-capper and auto archiving automation

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

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05 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is located in Edinburgh, UK. The title of the contract is "NSSCOVID-19 -279 National Regional Hub – West De-capper/Re-capper and auto archiving automation," aimed at supplying automation equipment for handling Covid-19 samples. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, justified by the urgent need arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. This process has now reached the award stage, with the contract signed on December 18, 2020, valued at £224,781.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the health technology sector, particularly those specialising in automation equipment and related services. Companies that have experience in supplying goods to the healthcare sector, particularly under circumstances of urgency, will find this procurement appealing. The success of this award demonstrates an open field for large suppliers capable of meeting the specific technical requirements and quality criteria stipulated by NHS Scotland.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -279 National Regional Hub -West De-capper/Re-capper and auto archiving automation

Notice Description

automation equipment for de-capping, recapping and auto-archiving of Covid-19 samples

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 competition being absent for technical reasons,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-r6ebe6-0000640168
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403424
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
£224,781 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 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
Stephanie McNiven
Contact Email
stephanie.mcniven2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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

BECKMAN COULTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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