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NSSCOVID-19 -292 supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)

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

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20 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which initiated a limited tender titled "NSSCOVID-19 -292 supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)". This contract, located in Edinburgh, UK, was awarded for the supply of VPSS tubes and associated materials necessary for sample collection, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. The award date was on 1st April 2021, and the contract value is approximately £10,142,945. The procurement method adopted was one without prior publication of a call for competition, a decision justified by the extreme urgency arising from the unforeseen demands on the health sector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and medical supply industry, particularly those specialising in manufacturing and supplying medical testing materials. Companies that can provide quality goods at competitive prices, especially with experience in crisis response situations, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Furthermore, suppliers capable of rapid delivery and maintaining quality standards during high-pressure scenarios will likely find a growing market within public health contracts like this one.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -292 supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)

Notice Description

for the supply and delivery of VPSS tubes of virus inactivating media, associated colour-coded caps, shuttle packs for sample collection, and Lysis buffer.

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-r6ebe6-0000651202
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412493
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

33692000 - Medical solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,142,945 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20214 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

E&O LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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