--- title: "NP86726 - Testing Kits Assembly & Distribution Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068f03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f03.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)" published: "2026-04-30" --- # NP86726 - Testing Kits Assembly & Distribution Service Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068f03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f03.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of "NP86726 - Testing Kits Assembly & Distribution Service." This procurement, with an estimated value of GBP 800,000, is classified under the medical consumables category (CPV 33140000) and pertains to the supply and distribution of testing kits for NHS Scotland. The procurement process is an open procedure and is being conducted through the PCS-Tender platform. The tender period is set to conclude on 1st June 2026, with the award period starting on the same day. The delivery region for this contract is specified as UKM, covering various lots that include the supply of PCR, CARI, and RAP Kits among others. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those with capabilities in logistics and inventory management. The contract involves components such as receiving inventory, sourcing supplementary items, kit assembly, and shipping, making it ideal for companies with robust supply chain infrastructures. Firms that possess technical certifications such as ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO13485 will find themselves well-positioned, given these accreditations are part of the technical selection criteria. The awarded supplier will need to manage stock control efficiently and have the flexibility to stand up operations within 24 hours during emergencies. Therefore, businesses that can meet these criteria and demonstrate economic stability through valid insurance policies could derive substantial growth potential from this framework agreement. ## Notice This framework supports PHS in providing various testing kits for use across NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Supply of PCR Kits The requirement for the awarded supplier is as follows: Receive FOC inventory items from PHS/PDS as mentioned in each testing kit Source the supplier managed inventory items Build the relevant kits as requested Ship/Despatch the test kits for onward delivery Manage inventory/stock control of both Supplier Purchased items and FOC provided items from PHS/PDS, triggering the relevant orders/request for more FOC items as and when required. Renewal: Extension for up to 24 months if required Supply of CARI Kits Receive FOC inventory items from PHS/PDS as mentioned in each testing kit Source the supplier managed inventory items Build the relevant kits as requested Ship/Despatch the test kits for onward delivery Manage inventory/stock control of both Supplier Purchased items and FOC provided items from PHS/PDS, triggering the relevant orders/request for more FOC items as and when required. Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months if required Supply of RAP Kits The requirement for the awarded supplier is as follows: Receive FOC inventory items from PHS/PDS as mentioned in each testing kit Source the supplier managed inventory items Build the relevant kits as requested Ship/Despatch the test kits for onward delivery Manage inventory/stock control of both Supplier Purchased items and FOC provided items from PHS/PDS, triggering the relevant orders/request for more FOC items as and when required. Please note no stock is required to be held for these test kits, however the supplier must have the ability to stand up the sourcing/building of these kits within 24 hours notice in response to any future Pandemics. Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months if required Pick & Pack Service for LFDs (Home Channel) LFDs will be provided FOC from PDS to the awarded the supplier, the requirement for this area is that the awarded supplier will receive electronic notifications of the orders that are required twice daily, the supplier will then take one box of LFDs per order then action as follows: Apply Shipping label Despatch for onward delivery Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months if required Storage & Distribution The supplier is required to store a number of pallets containing FOC supplied Stock from PSD/PHS this will vary depending on demand. The supplier is required to despatch any relevant orders for Lots 1-4 for onward delivery to the relevant end users as required Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months if required ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039741-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039741-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830695 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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