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Abbott Assy Consumables

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

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14 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for "Abbott Assy Consumables" under the category of health goods. The contract, awarded on 14th April 2025, is aimed at procuring consumables for testing equipment crucial for Covid requirements. This procurement is located in the UK region, specifically associated with Edinburgh, and was executed using a limited procurement method due to patent-protected items. The initial duration of the contract is 12 months with an option for a 12-month extension, aligned with the NHS Supply Chain framework that commenced on 12th March 2024.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in medical testing equipment and consumables. Companies with patents on specific testing consumables, like Abbott Molecular, which secured this contract worth approximately £4.09 million, are particularly well-suited. The procurement method emphasises the protection of exclusive rights, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses with proprietary products looking to secure a stable, high-value contract within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abbott Assy Consumables

Notice Description

Consumables for testing equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consumable assys for testing machine for Covid requirements. The equipment and tests were procured by UKHSA under the NHS Supply Chain framework - Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services (2023/S 000-028831) which started on 12/03/2024

Options: 12 month award plus option 12 month extension as part of this call off from the UKHSA framework

Procurement Information

Consuamble assys are patent protected items that can only be used on the installed equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796310
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528323
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33697000 - Medical preparations excluding dental consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,090,186 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months 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
Jim Binnie
Contact Email
jim.binnie@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ABBOTT MOLECULAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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