---
title: "TB Molecular"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067aad"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067aad.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# TB Molecular

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067aad

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## Summary

This procurement process was managed by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), with the aim of acquiring medical consumables for TB Molecular Testing within NHS Scotland. The initiative falls under the 'goods' category within the medical consumables industry, classified by CPV code 33140000. The award was concluded on 24th March 2026, and the agreement spans over a four-year framework. The procurement method utilised was limited, involving a direct award to Cepheid UK Ltd without prior publication of a call for competition, due to patent protection of these consumables. The geographic focus is on the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKM region.

The tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers of medical consumables, particularly those holding exclusive patent rights, as demonstrated by the choice of Cepheid UK Ltd as the supplier. Businesses specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of consumables required for TB testing would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Despite the procurement method limiting wider competition, the high value of the contract, £467,800, underscores a significant commercial opportunity within the healthcare sector, specifically in supporting NHS Scotland's specialised testing capabilities.

## Notice

Purchase of the Consumables that are required for TB Molecular Testing to be carried out within NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of the consumables required for carrying out TB Molecular testing within NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

These consumables are patent protected by the OEM Manufacturer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030328-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £467,800 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030328-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827565
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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