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NSSCOVID-19 - 125a Test Kits

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

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03 Nov 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the supply of PCR Test Kits under the title "NSSCOVID-19 – 125a". This tender falls within the health sector and is part of ongoing efforts to equip the NHS Scotland to meet COVID-19 related demands. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the contract signed on 27th May 2020 for a total value of £700,000. The contract is significant within the Edinburgh region and was finalised as part of a framework to support the health and social care sector impacted by the pandemic.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses operating in the health and medical supplies industry, particularly those specialising in diagnostic testing products. Companies that can provide high-quality PCR Test Kits or related medical goods are well-suited to engage with this procurement. The completion of this contract illustrates a stable market for future tenders in public health emergency responses, making it an inviting sector for both established firms and smaller suppliers looking to expand their footprint in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 - 125a Test Kits

Notice Description

PCR Test Kits

Lot Information

Lot 1

This call-off contract has been let by the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672335
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431945
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Shona MacKenzie
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@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

ABBOTT'S DIABETES CARE (DIVISION OF ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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