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COVID-19 Cepheid Instrument Service & Maintenance

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

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24 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has culminated in the award of the contract titled "COVID-19 Cepheid Instrument Service & Maintenance". This contract falls under the health industry category and involves the service and maintenance of testing equipment, specifically Cepheid instruments. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, executed without a prior call for competition due to the patent-protected nature of the equipment, making them suitable only for specific economic operators. The contract's location is centred in the UK, specifically within the UKM region. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 17 April 2025, and the overall value amounts to £477,688 GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the maintenance and servicing of medical equipment, and more specifically those with capabilities in handling patent-protected instruments. With its focus on COVID-19 testing equipment, this contract is ideally suited for businesses with a strong background in healthcare solutions, compliance with exclusive rights protection, and existing relationships within NHS frameworks. The contracting process aligns with the UKHSA framework for laboratory diagnostics and point-of-care testing, which offers a 12-month award with the option for a 12-month extension, creating potential for sustained business growth and strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID-19 Cepheid Instrument Service & Maintenance

Notice Description

Service & Maintenances for testing equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Service & Maintenances for testing equipment. 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

Service & Maintenance for testing equipment and consumable assays are patent-protected items, specifically designed for use only with the installed equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796677
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528871
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
£477,688 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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

CEPHEID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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