Award

NSS Mobile Breast Screening Units (MBSU)

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2021 at 00:00

Tender

14 May 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the purchase of six mobile breast screening units (MBSU) by the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This initiative falls under the healthcare industry and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is the open procedure, with the contract awarded in September 2021 for a total value of £1,192,080. Delivery of the first two units is required by 31 March 2022, as part of a phased delivery plan spanning the financial years 2021/2022 to 2023/2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare equipment manufacturing, such as mobile medical units. Companies with experience in delivering medical technologies that comply with NHS standards are well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms capable of demonstrating a robust quality management system and relevant product certifications, such as CE marking, will enhance their competitiveness in this bidding process.

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Notice Title

NSS Mobile Breast Screening Units (MBSU)

Notice Description

This Procurement Exercise was for quantity six (6) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2021/2022 to 2023/2024 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 3-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 6x MBSU. The award was made in September 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Procurement Exercise was for quantity six (6) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2021/2022 to 2023/2024 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 3-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 6x MBSU. The award was made in September 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000653631
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426249
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,122,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,122,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,192,080 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 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
Not specified
Contact Email
cameron.wright@nhs.scot, nss.ssgovernance@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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

LYNTON TRAILERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415012
    NSS Mobile Breast Screening Units (MBSU) - The NHS Requirement is for quantity six (6) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2021/2022 to 2023/2024 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 3-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 6x MBSU.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426249
    NSS Mobile Breast Screening Units (MBSU) - This Procurement Exercise was for quantity six (6) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2021/2022 to 2023/2024 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 3-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 6x MBSU. The award was made in September 2021.

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