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TB Molecular

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

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01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the award stage of a limited procurement process entitled "TB Molecular". The process involved the purchase of consumables required for TB molecular testing across NHS Scotland, with a focus on goods within the health category. This procurement was conducted under an award procedure without prior publication due to patent protection of the OEM Manufacturer’s consumables. The contract, valued at £467,800 GBP, was signed on 24 March 2026 and covers the full four-year framework including any extensions. The buying organisation is located in Edinburgh, UKM region.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health sector supplies, particularly those with patented or exclusive rights to TB molecular testing consumables. Large-scale suppliers and those with established frameworks and intellectual property within this niche would find themselves well-positioned to engage with NHS Scotland for potential future contracts. The industry's reliance on a single supplier for these specific goods underscores the importance of innovative products protected by exclusive rights, thus fostering growth avenues for businesses capable of offering unique solutions within the NHS ecosystem.

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Notice Title

TB Molecular

Notice Description

Purchase of the Consumables that are required for TB Molecular Testing to be carried out within NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of the consumables required for carrying out TB Molecular testing within NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

These consumables are patent protected by the OEM Manufacturer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827565
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553033
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£467,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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