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AA-154-25-DA Managed Service Contract for Provision of Electrophoresis Testing Supported by Sebia

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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10 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran has completed a procurement process for a managed service contract for the provision of electrophoresis testing supported by Sebia. This service contract, part of the Clinical Neutral Vendor Managed Services framework, was awarded without prior competition due to its critical nature. The contract, with a total value of £368,561.74, was signed on 3rd July 2025. The services will be delivered in the Ayrshire and Arran area, and the procurement falls under the health industry category (CPV code: 85111800). The procurement method was classified as 'limited', indicating a direct call from an established framework, and the procurement process has now reached the award stage. The managing authority for this tender is NHS Ayrshire & Arran, located in Ayr, UK.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health services, seeking to engage in managed service contracts. Companies adept at providing medical diagnostics and testing services can benefit significantly by positioning themselves in similar future frameworks or procurements. Given that Chrystal Medical Limited, a large-scale supplier, was the successful bidder, it denotes the potential for growth and the importance placed on suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, reliable testing services. Businesses within the healthcare sector should focus on establishing their capabilities and compliance with framework agreements to explore avenues for similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-154-25-DA Managed Service Contract for Provision of Electrophoresis Testing Supported by Sebia

Notice Description

Managed Service Contract for Provision of Electrophoresis Testing Supported by Sebia

Lot Information

Lot 1

Managed Service Contract for Provision of Electrophoresis Testing Supported by Sebia

Procurement Information

Direct call from framework Clinical Neutral Vendor Managed Services - 2021/S 000-025285

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803766
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534436
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£368,561 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 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
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294322550

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRYSTAL MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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