---
title: "Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0331f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NSS - NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-04-29"
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# Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems

Buyer: NSS - NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0331f5

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland is currently in the Award stage for the procurement of Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems, classified under medical consumables. This tender, identified by the title "Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems," aims to supply and maintain systems vital for bacterial identification across NHS Scotland. The procurement process, which is being carried out through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, has a contract value of £1,150,000. The contract was signed on 31 March 2022, with the relevant delivery locations being in the UK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the medical technology sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic systems and consumables tailored for healthcare services. Companies with the capability to produce bespoke ID and AST test cards that integrate with the existing VITEK systems may find this a valuable competitive avenue. Given the procurement rationale, potential suppliers must demonstrate the capacity to meet specific needs of NHS Scotland, which may provide a distinct edge in enhancing their market presence within this specialized industry.

## Notice

The supply and maintenance of Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems (VITEK).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply and Maintenance of Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems

### Procurement Information

No other Supplier can produce the be-spoke ID/AST test cards used nationally by the Scottish Laboratories that are compatible with the existing VITEK testing systems currently in use. Currently, there is no funding available from within the individual HBs or from the Scottish Government to purchase new/replacement machinery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011096-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NSS - NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND |
| Locality | LARKHALL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML9 2QX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Larkhall |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOMERIEUX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011096-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688847
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=688847
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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