Award

Core Molecular Testing

NHS LOTHIAN

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lothian has undertaken a public procurement process for the provision of a managed laboratory service focused on core molecular testing. This is part of their continuous commitment to maintaining critical health services, essential during and post-pandemic. This procurement process falls under a limited procurement method, particularly a direct award under Lot 1 of the SBS Framework, covering Clinical Managed Services. The focus is on ensuring efficient turnaround of SARS-COV-2 test results at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The contract, valued at £3,500,000 and initiated in 2022, is active and provides a five-year service solution managed by the supplier, Abbott Laboratories Ltd, a large-scale company. The process is classified under the services category, with the completion and award stages notably concluded on recent key dates, including 7 October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare, particularly those specialising in laboratory services and molecular testing. It primarily benefits large-scale service providers, given the contract's scale and complexity. Small and medium enterprises could still find opportunities in subcontracting or supplying specific components of the services required. Engaging with this contract aids in establishing a reputation in health service provision and allows companies to be part of a vital healthcare network in Scotland, contributing to the public health response and benefiting from long-term collaboration with NHS Lothian, a key player in the UK's public health sector.

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Notice Title

Core Molecular Testing

Notice Description

Provision of the Managed Laboratory Service for NHS Lothian for its core molecular testing requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lothian Health Board (more commonly known as NHS Lothian) requires a managed service solution for its core molecular testing capacity for a contract period of 5 years. The Supplier will assume responsibility for the guaranteed availability of the managed service solution through the provision and management including maintenance.

Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded under the Direct Award procedure under Lot 1 - Clinical Managed Services of the SBS Framework Clinical Managed Services including Managed Maintenance Services and associated Consultancy Services SBS/18/OA/FBY/9308. NHS Lothian's Core Molecular Laboratory Medicine service is playing a vital role as part of the NHS Scotland Pandemic response, turning around SARS-COV-2 test results and has a robust process in place which includes trained staff, equipment, plus a complex supply and data relationship with NHS National Services Scotland. The direct award will ensure this response can be maintained and also provides the time to enable the molecular laboratory medicine team to review it's service requirements post pandemic with the aim of commencing the procurement of its core molecular laboratory managed service at year 3 of this 5-year contract, with implementation also occurring within the 5-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000655661
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540820
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20223 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
NHS LOTHIAN
Contact Name
Adrian Teather, Roberta Rockaite
Contact Email
adrian.teather@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk, roberta.rockaite@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1314657840

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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