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title: "NSSCOVID-19 -241 Testing Lab - Edinburgh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02be92"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NSS HEALTH FACILITIES SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-06-21"
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# NSSCOVID-19 -241 Testing Lab - Edinburgh

Buyer: NSS HEALTH FACILITIES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02be92

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## Summary

The NSS Health Facilities Scotland is seeking contracts for the establishment of a COVID-19 Testing Lab in Edinburgh, under the title "NSSCOVID-19 -241 Testing Lab - Edinburgh". This procurement falls within the construction industry, specifically classified under CPV code 45000000 for construction work. The procurement process is currently complete and was initiated as a limited tender due to extreme urgency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract, valued at approximately £2,342,361.63, was signed on 12th October 2020, with the location of delivery being Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth primarily for large construction firms with experience in healthcare projects. Businesses capable of managing construction works under urgent timelines, especially those with the ability to handle public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete. The direct award mechanism utilised reflects an immediate need within the healthcare sector, providing a unique chance for established contractors to engage with NHS Scotland and potentially secure further contracts in this vital area of public health.

## Notice

Construction works for establishment of COVID-19 Testing Lab in Edinburgh

### 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014111-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 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 | £2,342,360 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NSS HEALTH FACILITIES SCOTLAND |
| 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 | MORRIS & SPOTTISWOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2021 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014111-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10442

## Provenance

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