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NSSCOVID-19 -198 Supply of Serology Antibody Tests

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

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21 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) seeking serology reagents for COVID-19 antibody testing across NHS sites in Scotland, as detailed in the tender titled "NSSCOVID-19 -198 Supply of Serology Antibody Tests." This contract, awarded on 23rd April 2020, is aimed at addressing resource constraints during the pandemic. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, directly awarded without prior publication, and falls under the goods category. The procurement is in the active stage, and the total contract value is £167,313, with bidding statistics showing only one bid submitted.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the healthcare and medical supplies industry, particularly those that can supply serology testing materials. Companies that specialise in medical reagents, laboratory supplies, and COVID-19 testing solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially large-scale suppliers capable of meeting NHS quality standards. As the healthcare sector continues to adapt to ongoing challenges, partnerships with organisations like NHS Scotland can facilitate substantial business growth.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -198 Supply of Serology Antibody Tests

Notice Description

Provision of serology reagents to carry out COVID-19 antibody testing across various NHS sites

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-r6ebe6-0000651508
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412689
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
£167,313 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 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
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

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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