---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 -292 supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a7fa"
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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: "2021-04-20"
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# NSSCOVID-19 -292 supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a7fa

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), recently completed a procurement process for the "NSSCOVID-19 -292 supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)" under the goods category, specifically medical consumables. The procurement method employed was a limited tendering approach, directly awarded to meet urgent demands presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract, valued at £10,142,945, was signed on 1st April 2021, with the delivery location specified as NHS Scotland within the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of medical consumables, particularly those specialising in virus transport media and PCR testing solutions. Companies positioned in the healthcare sector, with capabilities in rapid production and delivery of high-quality medical products, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially given the emphasis on quality and price within the award criteria. Businesses capable of meeting the stringent requirements of public health entities are encouraged to explore forthcoming contracts that aim to address ongoing public health challenges.

## Notice

for the supply and delivery of VPSS tubes of virus inactivating media, associated colour-coded caps, shuttle packs for sample collection, and Lysis buffer.

### 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 for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority in line with Regulation 33(1)(c) 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/008329-2021 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £10,142,945 |

## 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 | E&O LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33692000 - Medical solutions

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008329-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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