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Testing Service & Maintenance

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

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25 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by The Common Services Agency, also recognized as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "Testing Service & Maintenance," falls under the "Health" industry category and is situated in the UKM region. The procurement stage currently is at the contract award phase, with the contract signed on 24th March 2026. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to the protection of exclusive rights. The maintenance service is for patented instruments used in COVID-19 testing, exclusively provided by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) already installed in Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specializing in healthcare equipment maintenance, particularly for those offering proprietary solutions. Large-scale suppliers like Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Cepheid UK Ltd, and Mast Group have successfully secured contracts, highlighting the demand for established firms with capability to maintain complex medical devices. Businesses that focus on exclusive rights protection, intellectual property rights management, or specialised medical equipment services will find this procurement process highly aligned with their expertise and business model. The value of the contract, amounting to £2,915,880 over a four-year framework period, indicates substantial business growth potential for suppliers in the healthcare maintenance sector.

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Notice Title

Testing Service & Maintenance

Notice Description

This contract is for the Service & Maintenance of the patented Instruments used to run COVID-19 tests, therefore can only be maintained by the OEMs for the installed equipment already in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the Service & Maintenance of the patented Instruments used to run COVID-19 tests, therefore can only be maintained by the OEMs for the installed equipment already in Scotland.

Procurement Information

This contract is for the Service & Maintenance of the patented Instruments used to run COVID-19 tests, therefore can only be maintained by the OEMs for the installed equipment already in Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827582
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552503
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,915,880 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks 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
3
Supplier Names

BECTON, DICKINSON

CEPHEID

MAST GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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