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Glasgow Lighthouse Extraction Systems

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 for the "Glasgow Lighthouse Extraction Systems" was conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement, classified under the health industry, followed a selective procedure and has recently reached the contract award stage. The award was made to Life Technologies for providing PCR testing automated extraction instruments, with a contract value of £550,000. The contract was signed on 13th December 2021 as part of a framework agreement aimed at supporting the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare and medical equipment sectors, particularly those with capabilities in biotechnology and lab equipment manufacturing. Companies specialising in automated testing solutions or related medical technologies would be particularly well-suited to leverage this contract's success. The limited number of bids received indicates a less competitive environment, potentially opening the door for innovative firms to enter and gain prominence in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Glasgow Lighthouse Extraction Systems

Notice Description

PCR testing automated extraction instruments

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-r6ebe6-0000677392
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437501
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

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