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Automated AST & Bacteria Testing

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

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27 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process titled "Automated AST & Bacteria Testing". This procurement falls under the Health category and was conducted to support NHS Diagnostic labs across Scotland with maintenance and supply of tests on existing instruments, a procurement valued at GBP 6,192,812. The procurement was completed using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the exclusive supply rights held by the original equipment manufacturer. The contract was officially signed on 26th March 2026 with Biomerieux UK Ltd as the supplier, and all activities are centred in the UK, particularly Edinburgh. The process has now reached the award and contract stage as per the recorded date on 27th March 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in health diagnostics and maintenance services, particularly those providing proprietary technologies exclusive to NHS demands. Businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of diagnostic equipment, especially those that can offer bespoke services or products under exclusive rights, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. While the procurement method was limited this time due to specific requirements, it reinforces the importance of maintaining a robust partnership with public health services. Businesses aiming to increase their footprint within the UK health sector should take note of such opportunities, geared specifically towards large suppliers with the capability to meet stringent technical specifications and exclusive service provisions.

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Notice Title

Automated AST & Bacteria Testing

Notice Description

There is a continued need to support NHS Diagnostic labs to procure the ongoing maintenance and supply of tests for use on the instruments from the OEM.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of the ongoing maintenance and supply of tests for use on the already installed instruments across NHS Scotland that can only be supplied by the OEM.

Procurement Information

For the purchase of ongoing maintenance and supply of tests for use on the already installed instruments across NHS Scotland that can only be supplied by the OEM.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827798
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552647
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
£6,192,812 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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

BIOMERIEUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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