---
title: "NHSS Bowel Screening Test Kits and Analysers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055614"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS TAYSIDE"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# NHSS Bowel Screening Test Kits and Analysers

Buyer: NHS TAYSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055614

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## Summary

NHS Tayside, acting on behalf of NHS Scotland, has finalised a contract for the procurement of Bowel Screening Test Kits and Analysers, awarded to Alpha Laboratories Ltd. The procurement process fell under the industry category of medical consumables and was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness. While conducted from Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Scotland, this procurement aimed to support the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme by purchasing essential diagnostic equipment, software, and consumables. The process was completed as per the requirements laid out in the contract with the award dated 24th June 2026. The framework covered a two-year duration with an option for a one-year extension.

This award presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostic systems and medical consumables, particularly those capable of delivering large volumes of diagnostic kits and supporting equipment. Given the scale and demand, small and medium enterprises with a strong logistics capability and expertise in medical supplies are well-positioned to benefit. Firms meeting the NHS's quality and cost criteria, as demonstrated by Alpha Laboratories Ltd, can gain a significant foothold in the public healthcare sector, particularly if they can offer cost-effective solutions and reliable supply chain management. The projected increase in test kit volumes at approximately 2% per annum further underscores the growth potential in this sector.

## Notice

NHS Tayside, on behalf of NHS Scotland, required a new short-term contract for the purchase of the following products to ensure that the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme could issue, receive and analyse Test Kits for Bowel Cancer detection: - Bowel Screening Test Kit Analysers to meet the annual throughput of c650,000. This is also to include any necessary software and associated hardware (e.g. Scanners, Printers or Data Storage) and include maintenance costs. - Consumables and reagents for use with the Analysers, sufficient to meet the annual through put of c650,000 test kits. These will be purchased on standing order. - Bowel Screening Test Kits, for issue with the Invitation to participate in the Screening programme, at c1,000,000 test kits per annum, increasing at c2 percent per annum in quantity. These will be purchased on most economical basis (i.e. annual delivery to Fulfilment House, or quarterly deliveries). - Bowel Screening Return Packaging. Each Invitation must include a return package, suitable for transportation through Royal Mail.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Tayside, on behalf of NHS Scotland, required a new short-term contract for the purchase of the following products to ensure that the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme could issue, receive and analyse Test Kits for Bowel Cancer detection: - Bowel Screening Test Kit Analysers to meet the annual throughput of c650,000. This is also to include any necessary software and associated hardware (e.g. Scanners, Printers or Data Storage) and include maintenance costs. - Consumables and reagents for use with the Analysers, sufficient to meet the annual through put of c650,000 test kits. These will be purchased on standing order. - Bowel Screening Test Kits, for issue with the Invitation to participate in the Screening programme, at c1,000,000 test kits per annum, increasing at c2 percent per annum in quantity. These will be purchased on most economical basis (i.e. annual delivery to Fulfilment House, or quarterly deliveries). - Bowel Screening Return Packaging. Each Invitation must include a return package, suitable for transportation through Royal Mail.

Renewal: 1 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/059863-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,534,107 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS TAYSIDE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 9SY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059863-2026
- 30 Jun 2025 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036173-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801852
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816153
- https://www.alphalabs.co.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00154
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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