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title: "Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and Pathology Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0437e1"
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buyer: "NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-05-27"
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# Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and Pathology Service

Buyer: NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0437e1

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland has completed the procurement process for an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and Pathology Service under the title "Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and Pathology Service". This service falls under the "services" category, with a procurement method of a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, awarded to Cyted Ltd, is currently active with a total value of £664,000 and was signed on 1st May 2024. The buying organisation is based in Edinburgh, UK, and the procurement aimed to improve patient outcomes and reduce the reliance on traditional hospital-based procedures.

This tender opportunity offers businesses in the pathology services industry a chance to provide diagnostic services inclusive of delivery of pathology lab tests to the initiating clinician, integrated into the NHS in Scotland. Companies specialising in quality service provision and performance measurement, along with competitive pricing strategies, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The tender process has already resulted in an active contract, demonstrating potential for business growth and collaboration in delivering vital healthcare services across Scotland.

## Notice

Provision of Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test to initiating clinician, integrated into the NHS, across Scotland with the aim of improving the patient journey, improving outcomes and reducing the requirement for traditional hospital-based procedures. A holistic service of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test to initiating clinician, integrated into the NHS, across Scotland with the aim of improving the patient journey, improving outcomes and reducing the requirement for traditional hospital-based procedures. A holistic service of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test.

### Procurement Information

PCR (Scotland) 2015, Regulation 33 - Negotiated procedure without prior publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016563-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £664,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | 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 | CYTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 27 May 2024 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016563-2024
- 7 May 2024 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014467-2024
- 7 Feb 2024 at 12:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004041-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765756
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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