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NP87824 - COVID-19 Sequencing Labs - ThermoFisher Service & Maintenance

STRATEGIC SOURCING, NATIONAL PROCUREMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

Strategic Sourcing, National Procurement, based in Edinburgh, has awarded the contract titled "NP87824 - COVID-19 Sequencing Labs - ThermoFisher Service & Maintenance" in the Health industry category. The contract focuses on the service and maintenance of ThermoFisher Scientific instruments located within the NHS Scotland Sequencing laboratory in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The procurement is at the Award stage, with the contract valued at £99,840 GBP, signed on 6th August 2024, and covering the period from 5th August 2024 to 4th August 2025, with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement method was direct award without prior publication due to technical reasons, and the supplier is Life Technologies, a large scale company based in Paisley.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment maintenance and related services, particularly those familiar with ThermoFisher technology. Companies possessing the unique technical expertise and experience in handling advanced laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The engagement also offers long-term growth potential through the possibility of a contract extension, thereby providing stability and continued business growth in the health sector.

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Notice Title

NP87824 - COVID-19 Sequencing Labs - ThermoFisher Service & Maintenance

Notice Description

Scope of this Contract Award is for the Service & Maintenance costs of the purchased ThermoFisher Scientific (Life Technology) instruments installed within the NHS Scotland Sequencing laboratory located within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the Service & Maintenance costs of the purchased ThermoFisher Scientific (Life Technology) instruments installed within the NHS Scotland Sequencing laboratory located within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

Procurement Information

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774611
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511632
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43121500 - Well-testing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 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
STRATEGIC SOURCING, NATIONAL PROCUREMENT
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
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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