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Point of Care Troponin Testing Trial

NHS GRAMPIAN

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25 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian, based in Aberdeen, has completed the procurement process for a 'Point of Care Troponin Testing Trial' within the health industry category. The procurement was limited, with an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The goal of the trial is to assess the effectiveness of transitioning from laboratory-based testing to point-of-care testing in the Emergency Department of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This initiative could potentially decrease patient wait times and reduce transportation expenses within the Grampian region. The contract, valued at £61,554, was signed on 16 February 2026, marking the completion of the award stage.

This tender represents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in health diagnostics and medical equipment to collaborate with NHS Grampian, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions for point-of-care testing in emergency medical settings. Although the procurement method was limited, indicating a focused supplier choice, such trials can offer insights into potential future contracts and demand within similar contexts. Large-scale businesses with the ability to supply advanced diagnostic equipment, like Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Limited, which has been involved in this contract, are well-suited to engage with similar healthcare-focused projects and help drive innovation in medical diagnostics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Point of Care Troponin Testing Trial

Notice Description

A short trial to examine the utility, sensitivity and specificity of moving from a lab based testing to a point of care test with the Emergency Department.

Procurement Information

A short trial to examine the utility, sensitivity and specificity of moving from a lab based testing to a point of care test with the Emergency Department. This will in turn provide a framework to reduce wait times for patients in the Emergency Department and reduce transport costs from the regional hubs in Grampian. The Point of Care Team are providing support for the Trial Period and the supplier is loaning four extra meter systems. Due to the short life span of the cartridges and the required refrigerated storage, a call off has been arranged with the supplier to ensure optimum shelf life.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824775
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550349
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,554 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks 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 GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT RAPID DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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