---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 -279 National Regional Hub -West De-capper/Re-capper and auto archiving automation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0287c7"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0287c7.json"
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 -279 National Regional Hub -West De-capper/Re-capper and auto archiving automation

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0287c7

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) and concerns the title "NSSCOVID-19 -279 National Regional Hub – West De-capper/Re-capper and auto archiving automation". This initiative falls under the medical equipment industry category and is situated in Scotland. The procurement is currently complete, having undergone a limited procurement method due to extreme urgency resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract was signed on 18 December 2020, with an awarded value of £224,781, indicating a swift response to critical health needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and automation technology, particularly those equipped to meet urgent healthcare demands. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for equipment related to the handling and processing of Covid-19 samples would be particularly well-suited to engage in future opportunities with NHS Scotland. Given the direct nature of the award and the specific technical requirements, suppliers with relevant expertise and a track record in healthcare services are encouraged to consider similar forthcoming tenders.

## Notice

automation equipment for de-capping, recapping and auto-archiving of Covid-19 samples

### 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,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/000129-2021 |
| 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 | £224,781 |

## 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 | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000129-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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