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NSSCOVID-19 -294 Altona AM16 platform with consumables

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

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Award

15 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "NSSCOVID-19 -294 Altona AM16 platform with consumables," a contract aimed at supplying testing platforms and consumables for qRT-PCR for Sars-Cov-2 confirmatory testing at regional hubs. The contract, which was directly awarded due to the urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, falls within the health industry category and has a total value of £143,291. The procurement was conducted as a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, with all activities having taken place by February 22, 2021, in Edinburgh, UK. The award was documented under reference number APR412192.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical equipment and health-related goods, particularly those providing COVID-19 testing solutions. Companies with advanced capabilities in manufacturing laboratory equipment, diagnostic testing, and consumables for health services are well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders in the future. Active engagement with the NHS and an understanding of the regulatory environment will enhance the prospects for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the public health sector, especially in times of heightened demand such as during a pandemic.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -294 Altona AM16 platform with consumables

Notice Description

testing platform and associated consumables for qRT-PCR for Sars-Cov-2 confirmatory testing at regional hubs.

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-r6ebe6-0000650906
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412192
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,291 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20215 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
Laura Ferguson
Contact Email
laura.ferguson7@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756725

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

ALTONA DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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