PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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Tender

16 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently undertaking a tender for the procurement of PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables. This initiative falls under the health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, valued at £40 million, is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 19 April 2022 at noon. The procurement method is open, utilising an electronic submission process for interested suppliers. The contract is set to support Molecular PCR testing across NHS Scotland's National Laboratory Estate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical devices, particularly those offering PCR-related laboratory consumables and equipment. Companies capable of providing high-quality sample collection devices with adherence to strict compliance standards, such as CE/UKCA marking and ISO certification, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's framework also indicates a commitment to community benefits, inviting suppliers to contribute to local health initiatives while potentially expanding their market reach within the NHS supply chain.

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Notice Title

PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables

Notice Description

The supply of sample collection and transportation devices and related consumables, to support Molecular PCR testing platforms across all of NHS Scotland's National Laboratory Estate. Tubes are prefilled with a range of transport mediums, individually and also as a Sample Collection Kit (IVD peel pouch kit, containing prefilled tube + sterile swab), individual sterile swabs, replacement coloured screw caps, lysis buffer and associated consumables.

Lot Information

Individual Tubes containing prefilled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM)- green screw top caps

The supply of Individual Tubes containing prefilled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM)- green screw top caps

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension available

Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), tube containing pre filled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM )with Green screw top cap and Sterile Swab with Break point

The supply of Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), tube containing pre filled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM )with Green screw top cap and Sterile Swab with Break point

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension available

Individual Tubes containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap.

The supply of Individual Tubes containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension available

PCR Sample Collection Kit (tube + swab) in Peel Pouch format, containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap and Sterile Dry Swab with Break point

The supply of PCR Sample Collection Kit (tube + swab) in Peel Pouch format, containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap and Sterile Dry Swab with Break point

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension available

INDIVIDUAL STERILE DRY SWABS with Break Point

The supply of INDIVIDUAL STERILE DRY SWABS with Break Point

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension available

PCR Various laboratory testing consumables

The supply of Various laboratory testing consumables for PCR testing

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000686590
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443620
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443620
    PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables - The supply of sample collection and transportation devices and related consumables, to support Molecular PCR testing platforms across all of NHS Scotland's National Laboratory Estate. Tubes are prefilled with a range of transport mediums, individually and also as a Sample Collection Kit (IVD peel pouch kit, containing prefilled tube + sterile swab), individual sterile swabs, replacement coloured screw caps, lysis buffer and associated consumables.

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