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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NP586/14 Culture Media" is initiated by the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement, categorised under goods, is currently in the Award stage and covers the delivery of culture media to meet the demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The contract's total value is approximately £7,041,562, and it has been active since 1 September 2014, with a modification extending the contract period now set to conclude on 31 March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the healthcare supply sector, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies and medical goods. Companies that manufacture or supply culture media, lab equipment, or related healthcare products would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Additionally, larger suppliers with the ability to meet the procurement requirements and provide consistent delivery are likely to find advantageous opportunities in this ongoing contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP586/14 Culture Media

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification of contract term from 01/07/2021 to 31/3/2022 is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Modification notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000692306
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447940
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24931250 - Culture medium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,041,562 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 201411 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Biomerieux UK Ltd

E&O Laboratories Ltd

Oxoid, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Southern Group Laboratory Ltd

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