---
title: "Supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f338"
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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: "2021-11-03"
---

# 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-02f338

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Virus PCR Sample Solution (VPSS) is managed by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This contract falls within the medical consumables category and is designed to support the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure undertaken without prior publication of a call for competition, due to extreme urgency. The award was signed on 30th September 2021, and the delivery will take place across all NHS Scotland facilities in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those capable of supplying virus inactivating media and related products. Suppliers who can ensure high-quality standards whilst providing competitive pricing will be well-positioned to engage with NHS Scotland's procurement initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on public health solutions can particularly benefit from this contract and similar future opportunities, enhancing their presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The supply and delivery of VPSS tubes of virus inactivating media, associated colour-coded caps, shuttle packs for care homes 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.

### Procurement Information

This direct award is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and is 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027594-2021 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 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 | £4,475,000 |

## 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

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027594-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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