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NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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11 May 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process revolves around the contract titled "NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service," initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This service is categorised under the health industry and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication, aiming to address the increased demands of the health sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract was signed on 21 April 2021, with a total value of £477,879, completing the tender stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare services sector, laboratories specialising in genetic sequencing, and other related technological services. As this was a direct award, it indicates a specific need that may not be accessible through typical tender processes, which could benefit larger firms capable of rapidly delivering specialised services amid increased public health demands. Companies with expertise in Covid-19 testing and analysis would be particularly well-suited to explore further similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service

Notice Description

Scottish NHS Sequencing Service initially to focus on sequencing of all Covid-19 Scottish positives.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651724
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414515
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£477,879 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

The University Court of the University of Glasgow

Further Information

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