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NSSCOVID-19 -296 National Regional Hub

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

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15 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, which is based in Edinburgh, UK. The contract, titled "NSSCOVID-19 -296 National Regional Hub", relates to the supply of consumables for automation equipment crucial for handling Covid-19 samples. This procurement, classified under the health sector, was initiated as a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition to meet urgent demands during the pandemic. The award date is 22nd February 2021, with a total contract value of £125,032.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical consumables and automation equipment, particularly those capable of supplying the health sector during critical times. Companies that can demonstrate high quality and cost-effective solutions will find themselves well-suited to compete, given that the assessment criteria focused on 60% quality and 40% price. Additionally, suppliers with experience in public health contracts may benefit from a streamlined procurement process in this context.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -296 National Regional Hub

Notice Description

supply of consumables for an 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-r6ebe6-0000650932
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412206
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
£125,032 £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

BECKMAN COULTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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