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NP86721 PCR Test Kit Assembly and Distribution Service

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

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

07 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
AwardUpdate

07 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Award

01 Sep 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 May 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has engaged in the procurement process for the assembly and distribution of PCR test kits across Scotland. This process is defined by contract number NP86721. As of July 2025, updates have been made to the contract, which started in August 2021 and is set to extend until August 2026. The industry category falls under services, employing the CPV classification code 79920000. This procurement activity is primarily located in Scotland and currently lies in the contract award and update stage. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing competitive bidding to fulfill the service requirements.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses engaged in logistics, assembly, and distribution services. Large-scale service providers with capabilities in warehousing, order fulfillment, and returns management would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties benefit from the structured, open framework agreement enabling competitive participation. The procurement's substantial scale offers firms a chance to fortify their presence in the health service supply chain and enhance their reputation by contributing to critical public health infrastructure efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP86721 PCR Test Kit Assembly and Distribution Service

Notice Description

The assembly, distribution, and delivery of PCR test kits across Scotland

Lot Information

PCR Test Kit Assembly and Distribution

The scope of this procurement covers the assembly, distribution, and delivery of PCR test kits across Scotland. There are a number of key components to this service, namely (1) the warehousing of products, (2) the preparation of specific kit production, (3) the fulfilment and delivery of orders, and (4) returns management.

Storage and Distribution of Test Consumables

The scope of the procurement covers the distribution, and delivery of test kits and consumables across Scotland. There are a number of key components to this service, namely the warehousing of products, the fulfilment and delivery of orders, and returns management. Lot 2 - 'Storage and Distribution of Test Consumables' service: the Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000655165
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534081
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79920000 - Packaging and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,592,464 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Sykes Global Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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