---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 -280 Supply and Delivery of LIAT SARS-COV-2 multiplex assays"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0287c4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-01-05"
---

# NSSCOVID-19 -280 Supply and Delivery of LIAT SARS-COV-2 multiplex assays

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0287c4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, which is based in Edinburgh. The contract, titled "NSSCOVID-19 -280 Supply and Delivery of LIAT SARS-COV-2 multiplex assays," falls within the medical consumables industry category. This tender, initiated on 18 December 2020, has reached the award stage and has a total contract value of £1,373,081. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed at fulfilling additional demands in the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of medical consumables, particularly those specialising in diagnostic equipment or health-related goods. Companies with the capacity to deliver multiplex testing cartridges may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence. Given the direct nature of the award, suppliers who can demonstrate technical proficiency in these products and possess relevant certifications will be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities in healthcare procurement.

## Notice

supply and delivery of multiplex testing cartridges

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This award has been approved on the basis of competition being absent for technical reasons, including intellectual property rights in line with Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

### Procurement Information

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000126-2021 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,373,081 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000126-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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