Tender

NP1006/25 NHSS Bowel Screening Test Kits and Analysers

NHS TAYSIDE

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Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Tayside is initiating a tender process for the procurement of bowel screening test kits and analysers, aimed at supporting the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme. The tender process is categorised under the health industry and is managed using an open procedure. The contract is valued at £2,400,000 and will last for an initial 24 months with an option for a 12-month extension. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 11th August 2025, at 10:00 AM. The delivery of the products is required at the Bowel Screening Laboratory, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, with the procurement focusing on goods related to bowel cancer detection kits and associated hardware and consumables.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those with experience in health screening technologies. Companies that can provide the required test kits, analysers, and associated consumables effectively will find this contract advantageous for business growth. Suitable candidates should have a strong financial standing, demonstrated by a minimum yearly turnover of £1,600,000, and possess the capability to supply CE/UKCA-marked products. Firms proficient in handling large-scale orders and possessing robust quality management systems will be well-suited to meet the tender specifications and compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

NP1006/25 NHSS Bowel Screening Test Kits and Analysers

Notice Description

NHS Tayside, on behalf of NHS Scotland, require a new short-term contract for the purchase of the following products to ensure that the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme can issue, receive and analyse Test Kits for Bowel Cancer detection: - Bowel Screening Test Kit Analysers to meet the annual throughput of c650,000. This is also to include any necessary software and associated hardware (e.g. Scanners, Printers or Data Storage) and include maintenance costs. - Consumables and reagents for use with the Analysers, sufficient to meet the annual through put of c650,000 test kits. These will be purchased on standing order. - Bowel Screening Test Kits, for issue with the Invitation to participate in the Screening programme, at c1,000,000 test kits per annum, increasing at c2 percent per annum in quantity. These will be purchased on most economical basis (i.e. annual delivery to Fulfilment House, or quarterly deliveries). - Bowel Screening Return Packaging. Each Invitation must include a return package, suitable for transportation through Royal Mail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Tayside, on behalf of NHS Scotland, require a new short-term contract for the purchase of the following products to ensure that the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme can issue, receive and analyse Test Kits for Bowel Cancer detection: - Bowel Screening Test Kit Analysers to meet the annual throughput of c650,000. This is also to include any necessary software and associated hardware (e.g. Scanners, Printers or Data Storage) and include maintenance costs. - Consumables and reagents for use with the Analysers, sufficient to meet the annual through put of c650,000 test kits. These will be purchased on standing order. - Bowel Screening Test Kits, for issue with the Invitation to participate in the Screening programme, at c1,000,000 test kits per annum, increasing at c2 percent per annum in quantity. These will be purchased on most economical basis (i.e. annual delivery to Fulfilment House, or quarterly deliveries). - Bowel Screening Return Packaging. Each Invitation must include a return package, suitable for transportation through Royal Mail.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801852
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533590
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

33140000 - Medical consumables

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS TAYSIDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 9SY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533590
    NP1006/25 NHSS Bowel Screening Test Kits and Analysers - NHS Tayside, on behalf of NHS Scotland, require a new short-term contract for the purchase of the following products to ensure that the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme can issue, receive and analyse Test Kits for Bowel Cancer detection: - Bowel Screening Test Kit Analysers to meet the annual throughput of c650,000. This is also to include any necessary software and associated hardware (e.g. Scanners, Printers or Data Storage) and include maintenance costs. - Consumables and reagents for use with the Analysers, sufficient to meet the annual through put of c650,000 test kits. These will be purchased on standing order. - Bowel Screening Test Kits, for issue with the Invitation to participate in the Screening programme, at c1,000,000 test kits per annum, increasing at c2 percent per annum in quantity. These will be purchased on most economical basis (i.e. annual delivery to Fulfilment House, or quarterly deliveries). - Bowel Screening Return Packaging. Each Invitation must include a return package, suitable for transportation through Royal Mail.

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