---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af92"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02af92.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-05-11"
---

# NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af92

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service," initiated by the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This award, part of the health services sector, was made to address the urgent need for Covid-19 sequencing in Scotland, particularly for identifying positive cases. The contract was directly awarded without prior competition under a limited procurement method, following the regulations due to technical reasons. It is reported as active as of 21st April 2021, with a total contract value of £477,879, with delivery to NHS Scotland based in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services and biotechnology sectors, especially those capable of providing sequencing services in response to public health emergencies. Firms with expertise in molecular biology, virology, or related fields would be especially well-positioned to compete, as this contract highlights an essential service during the ongoing pandemic. Businesses eager to engage with the public health sector in Scotland should explore similar projects to leverage growth stemming from such emergency requirements.

## Notice

Scottish NHS Sequencing Service initially to focus on sequencing of all Covid-19 Scottish positives.

### 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/010273-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 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 | £477,879 |

## 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 | THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010273-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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