---
title: "NSS Mobile Breast Screening Units (MBSU)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b0f6"
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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: "2021-09-01"
---

# NSS Mobile Breast Screening Units (MBSU)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b0f6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the acquisition of six mobile breast screening units (MBSUs) by the Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The award of the contract was completed in September 2021, with the first two units scheduled for delivery by 31 March 2022. This initiative falls under the goods category and is classified under the CPV code for vehicle bodies, trailers, or semi-trailers, pertaining to the health industry. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate, with a total contract value of £1,192,080 for the complete requirement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of medical equipment and vehicles, particularly those with experience in producing mobile health facilities. Firms with a background in delivering large scale, high-quality products that meet strict health and safety standards would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the public sector. Additionally, businesses that qualify as SMEs may particularly benefit from being able to meet the criteria laid out, including financial thresholds and insurance requirements, to engage in such procurement processes.

## Notice

This Procurement Exercise was for quantity six (6) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2021/2022 to 2023/2024 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 3-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 6x MBSU. The award was made in September 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Procurement Exercise was for quantity six (6) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2021/2022 to 2023/2024 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 3-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 6x MBSU. The award was made in September 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021648-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,122,000 |
| Lots value | £1,122,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,192,080 |

## 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 | LYNTON TRAILERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021648-2021
- 14 May 2021 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010629-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lyntontrailers.co.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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