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NSSCOVID-19 -199 Supply of ELISA Serology Antibody Tests for Seroprevelance Studies

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 NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has successfully completed a tender process titled "NSSCOVID-19 -199 Supply of ELISA Serology Antibody Tests for Seroprevalence Studies," based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement, classified under the health industry category, was carried out through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed at addressing urgent demands during the COVID-19 pandemic. This contract was signed on 1st April 2020, valued at £1,000,000, to provide essential testing for seroprevalence studies related to COVID-19.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies and testing equipment. Companies well-suited to compete include those that provide healthcare-related goods, particularly those with capabilities in rapid response to public health needs. Given the ongoing demands of the health sector, potential suppliers should be equipped to meet stringent quality standards while delivering products efficiently to support the health and social care infrastructure in Scotland.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -199 Supply of ELISA Serology Antibody Tests for Seroprevelance Studies

Notice Description

for Scottish Seroprevalance studies as part of UK surveillance of spread of COVID-19 in the general population.

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-r6ebe6-0000651516
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412685
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

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

DIASORIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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