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title: "PCR Sample Collection Kits and Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03075a"
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buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-12-21"
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# PCR Sample Collection Kits and Consumables

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03075a

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, has successfully awarded a contract for the supply of PCR Sample Collection Kits and Consumables. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the title "PCR Sample Collection Kits and Consumables" falling under the goods category. The contract involves various lots, each specifying different sample collection products and their associated consumables. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was made to multiple suppliers.

This tender for PCR Sample Collection Kits and Consumables presents opportunities for businesses involved in the medical consumables industry. Companies providing medical consumables, such as swab test kits and sample collection devices, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract, awarded by NHS Scotland, covers the supply of essential products for multiple viral and microbiological pathogens, creating avenues for growth and collaboration within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Scope of the framework is for the supply of PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables. Included within the framework are Individual Tube(s) with prefilled Viral Transport Medium (VTM) 1ml/3ml, VTM Sample Collection Kits, Individual Tube(s) with prefilled Inactivation Medium, Inactivation Medium Sample Collection Kits 1ml/3ml, IVD Peel Pouch containing Dry Sterile Swabs and various associated consumables such as Lysis Buffer. The sample collection products can be used for multiple viral and microbiological pathogens.

### Lot Information

Legal Advisory Services

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Legal Advisory Services Framework agreement. NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are consulting on a proposal to tender for the provision of Legal Advisory Services Framework to support NHS Organisations and the wider public sector. This is to help define and develop our national procurement strategy and help in the development of our service specification to meet the needs of NHS Organisations and wider Public Sectors. NHS Shared Business Services are engaging with potential providers prior to the release of any official tender documentation. NHS SBS is currently considering using the following lots for this procurement; however, it reserves the right to change any aspect of the Lot structure. Lot 1 - NHS Governance & Public Law Lot 2 - Primary Care Services Lot 3 - Healthcare Law Lot 4 - Mental Health Law Lot 5 - Employment Law Lot 6 - Contract and Commercial Law Lot 7 - Property Law Lot 8 - Construction Law Lot 9 - IT, Telecommunications & E-Commerce Lot 10 - Corporate Finance & PFI/PPP projects including LIFT Lot 11 - Multi-Disciplinary Project Support

1a - Individual Tube (green capped) with prefilled volumes of Viral Transport Medium (VTM) - 1ml

The Procurement of Individual Tube (green capped) with prefilled volumes of Viral Transport Medium (VTM) - 1ml

1b - Individual Tube (green capped) with prefilled volumes of Viral Transport Medium (VTM) - 3ml

The Procurement of Individual Tube (green capped) with prefilled volumes of Viral Transport Medium (VTM) - 3ml

2a - VTM Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), containing individual Tube (green capped) prefilled with volume of VTM and an individual Sterile Dry Swab with Breakpoint - 1ml

The procurement of VTM Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), containing individual Tube (green capped) prefilled with volume of VTM and an individual Sterile Dry Swab with Breakpoint - 1ml

2b - VTM Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), containing individual Tube (green capped) prefilled with volume of VTM and an individual Sterile Dry Swab with Breakpoint - 3ml

The Procurement of VTM Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), containing individual Tube (green capped) prefilled with volume of VTM and an individual Sterile Dry Swab with Breakpoint - 3ml

3 - Individual Tube (red capped) with prefilled volumes of Inactivation Medium

The Procurement of Individual Tube (red capped) with prefilled volumes of Inactivation Medium

4 - Inactivation Medium Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), containing individual Tube (red cap) prefilled with Inactivation medium and an Individual Sterile Dry Swab with Breakpoint

The procurement of Inactivation Medium Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), containing individual Tube (red capped) prefilled with volume of Inactivation medium and an Individual Sterile Dry Swab with Breakpoint

5 - IVD Peel Pouch containing Sterile Dry Swab with Breakpoint

The procurement of IVD Peel Pouch containing Sterile Dry Swab with Breakpoint

6 - Various Consumables

The procurement of various associated Consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036207-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Additional buyers | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | M50 2UW |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | SALFORDQU AYS |
| 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 | 11 |
| Supplier names | 2SAN GLOBAL; ALPHA LABORATORIES; BRIAN HUTCHISON; DGP INTELSIUS; E&O LABORATORIES; LIFE SCIENCE GROUP; MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT; NOVUM MEDTECH; ORIGIN; RAINBOW DIAGNOSTICS; THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2022 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036207-2022
- 5 Jan 2022 at 13:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000197-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000717434
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40874&B=NHSSBS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/

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