---
title: "Laboratory Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a5bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ORKNEY"
published: "2024-10-04"
---

# Laboratory Managed Service

Buyer: NHS ORKNEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a5bb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Laboratory Managed Service" contract, conducted by NHS Orkney, falls under the services category within the laboratory services industry. Located in Kirkwall (UKM65), this tender has moved into the award stage as of 4th October 2024. NHS Orkney intends to extend the current contract until December 2024 to facilitate a direct award from an existing framework agreement. The contract, with a total value of £3,858,896, supports maintaining necessary laboratory services at The Balfour and addresses unforeseen service continuity needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, showcasing a favourable environment for large, established suppliers like Abbott Laboratories Ltd, the current supplier. The extension aligns with strategic procurement practices, favouring businesses with experience in providing comprehensive managed services. Companies capable of ensuring seamless service delivery and meeting the high standards required by the NHS will find this contract lucrative and beneficial for business growth and establishment in the healthcare services sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is Board's intention to extend the current contract until December 2024 to allow the investigation of a direct award from an existing framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031818-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,858,896 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ORKNEY |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall West and Orphir |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 08:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031818-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779671
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:397979-2014:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00368

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