Award

KingFisher Flex and ABIs - Service and Maintenance (Sequencing Service)

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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21 Dec 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract with ID DEC467518 was awarded on December 21, 2022, to ThermoFisher Scientific by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) in Edinburgh, UK. The contract titled 'KingFisher Flex and ABIs - Service and Maintenance (Sequencing Service)' falls under the health industry category. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with an award process without prior publication of a call for competition.

This opportunity for business growth is suited for enterprises with expertise in services related to maintenance of scientific equipment. The contract was awarded following a direct award under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) due to the technical requirements where ThermoFisher Scientific was the only suitable supplier as the original equipment manufacturer. The contract, valued at £89,418.89 in GBP, was signed on November 14, 2022, providing a concrete opportunity for relevant businesses to expand their service offerings in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KingFisher Flex and ABIs - Service and Maintenance (Sequencing Service)

Notice Description

The procurement of the Service and Maintenance of Thermo Fisher Scientifics KingFisher Flex and ABI Platforms in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lothians Sequencing Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Direct Award under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons". Only Thermo Fisher have the ability and expertise to deliver the requirements as they are the original equipment manufacturer.

Procurement Information

Only Thermo Fisher have the ability and expertise to deliver the requirements as they are the original equipment manufacturer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000714647
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467518
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,418 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Heather Campbell
Contact Email
heather.campbell6@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
ML9 1FF
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

THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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