--- title: "PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0322b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0322b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0322b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0322b7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2022-03-16" --- # PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0322b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0322b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0322b7.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, commonly referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is undertaking a public procurement process for PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables. This framework agreement is structured under the open procurement method and is classified under medical consumables within the healthcare industry. The procurement is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 19 April 2022 at 12:00. The contract will benefit various NHS entities across Scotland, and the estimated value of the procurement is £40 million, with a contract duration of 720 days and options for two 12-month extensions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of medical consumables, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and consumables related to PCR testing. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with stringent health regulations, such as CE/UKCA marking and ISO certification, will be well positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative community benefits as part of their proposal will be at an advantage, as the contracting authority is keen on enhancing community support through procurement activities. ## Notice The supply of sample collection and transportation devices and related consumables, to support Molecular PCR testing platforms across all of NHS Scotland's National Laboratory Estate. Tubes are prefilled with a range of transport mediums, individually and also as a Sample Collection Kit (IVD peel pouch kit, containing prefilled tube + sterile swab), individual sterile swabs, replacement coloured screw caps, lysis buffer and associated consumables. ### Lot Information Individual Tubes containing prefilled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM)- green screw top caps The supply of Individual Tubes containing prefilled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM)- green screw top caps Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension available Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), tube containing pre filled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM )with Green screw top cap and Sterile Swab with Break point The supply of Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), tube containing pre filled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM )with Green screw top cap and Sterile Swab with Break point Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension available Individual Tubes containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap. The supply of Individual Tubes containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap. Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension available PCR Sample Collection Kit (tube + swab) in Peel Pouch format, containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap and Sterile Dry Swab with Break point The supply of PCR Sample Collection Kit (tube + swab) in Peel Pouch format, containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap and Sterile Dry Swab with Break point Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension available INDIVIDUAL STERILE DRY SWABS with Break Point The supply of INDIVIDUAL STERILE DRY SWABS with Break Point Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension available PCR Various laboratory testing consumables The supply of Various laboratory testing consumables for PCR testing Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007197-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables ## Release History - 16 Mar 2022 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007197-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/infocentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/procurement-and-logistics/sustainability/access-our-community-benefit-gateway/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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