Award

Liquid Handlers for COVID Sequencing

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), pertains to the contract titled "Liquid Handlers for COVID Sequencing." This contract falls within the health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the process has reached the Award stage, with the contract signed on 15th September 2021. The total value of the contract is £435,900, and it aims to provide liquid handling robotic and laboratory automation systems to meet the demands of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and NHS Lothian during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in laboratory automation and robotic systems, particularly in the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in providing technical solutions and equipment for medical or scientific applications would be well-positioned to compete. Given the completion status of the award, suppliers may leverage similar future tenders by establishing relationships with NHS Scotland and demonstrating innovative solutions that address pressing healthcare needs during public health crises.

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Notice Title

Liquid Handlers for COVID Sequencing

Notice Description

Procurement of Liquid Handling Robotic and Laboratory Automation Systems

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672418
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431944
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£435,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 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
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

HAMILTON SALES AND SERVICE

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