Award

GeneXpert Rapid SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B and RSV testing.

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

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Award

04 Nov 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of GeneXpert Rapid SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B, and RSV testing. This procurement falls under the goods category within the health industry, located in Edinburgh, UK. The award was finalised on 4th November 2021, with a contract value of £11,500,000. This process was conducted through an open procurement method as part of a national framework to address urgent public health needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supply sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic testing equipment and consumables. Companies with the capacity to handle large-scale production or distribution of rapid testing kits would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The contract highlights demand for efficient, robust healthcare solutions, fostering avenues for business growth within the health sector, especially for suppliers capable of rapid scale-up and compliance with public health standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GeneXpert Rapid SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B and RSV testing.

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of GeneXpert Rapid SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B and RSV testing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procured from Public Health England, National Microbiology Framework, Lot 1 ref 5657 The scope of the procurement is for an 18, month call-off from the framework to supply consumables for rapid diagnostic testing for SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B and RSV. The contract is for the procurement of between 15,000 to 20,000 tests per month.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672727
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432134
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

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

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

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

CEPHEID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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