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Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems

NSS - NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NSS - National Services Scotland, seeks suppliers for the "Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems", which entails the supply and maintenance of Bacterial Identification and Antimicrobial Susceptibility testing cards. This project falls under the Health industry category and is located within NHS Scotland, UK. The procurement method employed is a limited tender without prior publication of a competition, specifically due to the unique requirements for test cards compatible with existing VITEK systems. The contract was signed on 31st March 2022, with a total value of £1,150,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suppliers in the healthcare and medical testing industries, particularly those capable of producing bespoke diagnostic products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like biomerieux UK Ltd, which have the capability to innovate and maintain advanced testing systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this procurement could foster business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public health agencies and contributing to national healthcare standards.

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Notice Title

Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems

Notice Description

The supply and maintenance of Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility (AST) testing cards

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply and Maintenance of Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility (AST) testing cards

Procurement Information

No other Supplier can produce the be-spoke ID/AST test cards used nationally by the Scottish Laboratories that are compatible with the existing VITEK testing systems currently in use. Currently, there is no funding available from within the individual HBs or from the Scottish Government to purchase new/replacement machinery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000688847
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448476
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 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
NSS - NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LARKHALL
Postcode
ML9 2QX
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Larkhall
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOMERIEUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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