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NSSCOVID-19 -218 Cytosponge Delivery, and Pathology Reporting Service

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland has awarded a contract to Medtronic Limited for the provision of the NSSCOVID-19 -218 Cytosponge Delivery, and Pathology Reporting Service. This contract, valued at GBP 1,000,000.00, was signed on August 25, 2022, under a limited procurement method without prior competition, to address the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement falls under the services category and the primary location is in Edinburgh, UK. The award process has been completed with a direct award to meet urgent public health needs.

This contract opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses, particularly those in the health sector, to engage with the NHS National Services Scotland in providing essential services during the ongoing pandemic. Companies with expertise in medical devices, pathology services, and healthcare logistics are well-suited to compete for this tender. The scope of the contract involves the delivery and reporting of pathology services, tailored to meet the critical requirements of the current healthcare challenges in Scotland. Businesses interested in public health service provision should explore the opportunities presented by this awarded contract to contribute to addressing the urgent healthcare needs of the region.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -218 Cytosponge Delivery, and Pathology Reporting Service

Notice Description

This requirement is for Cytosponge device and delivery of pathology lab, pathology service and pathology report

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a direct award to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and is on the basis of the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights using the Cytosponge product in line with Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Procurement Information

This is a direct award to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and is on the basis of the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights using the Cytosponge product in line with Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000704678
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458094
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 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
NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Stephen Espie
Contact Email
stephen.espie@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7305083174

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5QF
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
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDTRONIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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