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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Tayside, located in Dundee, has concluded a procurement process titled "Award of OPT/RS/25/ST/013" in the miscellaneous medical devices and products category. This process is part of their requirement for goods, focusing on medical equipment. The procurement followed a direct method, where the contract was awarded to a single supplier, Leica-Microsystems, without competition. The contract, already active as of 7th September 2026, reflects the formalised agreement post the tender period which commenced on 1st January 2026. This award is part of the meticulous process facilitated by NHS Tayside to meet healthcare delivery requirements efficiently.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for suppliers involved in medical devices and healthcare product distribution. Such contracts with public health bodies like NHS Tayside could be crucial for businesses seeking to establish or strengthen their presence within the healthcare sector. Enterprises specialising in innovative medical supplies would benefit greatly by aligning their capabilities with the growing demand from public health entities, further entrenching their market positioning. Though this specific contract used a direct procurement approach, it highlights the importance of visibility and readiness for such opportunities to create avenues for revenue generation and business expansion in similar future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of OPT/RS/25/ST/013

Notice Description

As per attached

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817073
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559852
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Tayside
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Glasgow Clyde College

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 9SY
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
30
Supplier Names

Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd

TCS Response LTD.

Watts Group Limited

GRAHAM + SIBBALD Property Consultants Ltd

SSG Support Services Group LTD

3x1

National Centre for Social Research

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Turner & Townsend

ASA Recruitment

The Lines Between Ltd.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited

Howell Marine Consulting

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Progressive Partnership

Venesky Brown Ltd

Arcadis LLP

University of Edinburgh

MBM Print & SCS Ltd

ICT Revolutions Limited

Arjo UK Ltd

Ultima Business Solutions

Quo Imus Limited

Valuta

Dalkia Operations Ltd

Oban Scallop Gear Ltd

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