---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 -294 Altona AM16 platform with consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a674"
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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: "2021-04-15"
---

# NSSCOVID-19 -294 Altona AM16 platform with consumables

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a674

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is seeking to supply Altona AM16 platforms along with consumables for medical testing, specifically targeting Sars-Cov-2 testing at regional hubs. The award process is complete, with the contract relating to the goods category within the medical industry. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication, due to the urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract was signed on 22nd February 2021 and is valued at £143,291, covering delivery to NHS Scotland locations in the UKM region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical consumables and testing equipment to enhance their market presence and contribute to public health solutions. Suppliers with a capability to provide high-quality medical goods, particularly those with technical expertise in diagnostics and a track record of working within the healthcare sector, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The ongoing demand for medical supplies, especially in the context of pandemic response, highlights the potential for business growth in this sector.

## Notice

testing platform and associated consumables for qRT-PCR for Sars-Cov-2 confirmatory testing at regional hubs.

### 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/007939-2021 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £143,291 |

## 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 | ALTONA DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007939-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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