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title: "NP86626 - Swab Collection Devices"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b5d1"
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published: "2026-06-16"
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# NP86626 - Swab Collection Devices

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5d1

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## Summary

This procurement process, issued by The Common Services Agency (also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland), involves the supply and delivery of Swab Collection Devices. The contract title is "NP86626 - Swab Collection Devices", situated in Edinburgh, UK, and falls under the medical consumables industry category. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 16 July 2026. This open procedure aims to establish a framework agreement, allowing up to 12 participants, with a focus on goods delivery across NHS Scotland. The lots cover various items such as VTM Pre-Filled Tubes, VTM Collection Kits, and Inactivation Medium Pre-Filled Tubes, among others, each with a contract period of 720 days and the possibility of a 24-month extension.

Involvement in this tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in medical consumables. The procurement is especially suited for companies that hold ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO13485 certifications with strong technical capabilities to ensure quality and competitive pricing in line with the award criteria. The framework's substantial value of £2,516,304 further encourages firms capable of delivering high-volume and quality medical supplies to seize this opportunity. Moreover, by meeting community benefit requirements, suppliers can enhance their corporate social responsibility profile, potentially increasing their marketability to public sector clients. Companies interested in participating must adhere to the specified submission requirements, ensuring compliance with all outlined insurance and accreditation needs.

## Notice

The proposed framework is for the supply and delivery of Sample Collection devices and consumables consisting of individual tubes and in vitro kits (IVD) prefilled with Viral Transport Medium (VTM) and Inactivating Medium , swabs, lysis buffer, and complementary accessories. The scope of products in relation to MSS has been extended to cover all Viral and Bacterial testing not just SARS-COV-2)

### Lot Information

VTM Pre-Filled Tubes

VTM is supplied in a colour free plastic (polypropylene) tube containing a prefilled level of transport medium. VTM is intended to be used for the collection and preservation and/or transportation of clinical specimen (e.g. mucus, sputum, vaginal secretions, faeces, urine) collected from any body part for in vitro diagnostic procedures.

Renewal: Extension for up to 24 months if required

VTM Collection Kit

Sample Collection Kit 1ml fill VTM IVD Kit contains prefilled tube containing 1ml of VTM with green screw cap and sterile swab with Breakpoint. Sample Collection Kit 3ml fill VTM IVD Kit contains prefilled tube containing 3ml of VTM with green screw cap and sterile swab with Breakpoint.

Renewal: Extension for up to 24 months if required

Inactivation Medium Pre-Filled Tubes

Individual Tubes containing Inactivation Medium Tube containing 2ml pre-filled level of Inactivation Medium, with RED screw cap. Inactivation medium is supplied in a colour free plastic (polypropylene) tube containing a prefilled level of inactivation medium. Inactivation medium is intended to be used for the collection and preservation and/or transportation of clinical specimen (e.g. mucus, sputum, vaginal secretions, faeces, urine) collected from any body part for in vitro diagnostic procedures. Inactivation medium will KILL (inactivate) both viral and bacterial pathogens.

Renewal: Extension for up to 24 months if required

Inactivation Collection Kit

Sample Collection Kit (tube + swab), containing Inactivation Medium Supplied in IVD Peel Pouch containing 2ml fill of Inactivation medium, with RED screw cap and Sterile dry swab with Breakpoint

Renewal: Extension for up to 24 months if required

Individual Sterile Dry Swabs with Breakpoint

A Sterile swab is a medical device used to collect specimens from any body part for in vitro diagnostic purposes. The swab will have a flexible polystyrene shaft with viscose, floxsynthetic or flocked, mini tip, colour white, PCR ready and sterile, with a scored break point and fits securely (once broken) in the tube using a method of capturing the swab securely within the screw cap of tube. The swab will be supplied in a peel pouch format and marked with CE number or equivalent UKCA, IVD, storage conditions, sterile, manufacture, part number, lot number and expiry date as a minimum, supplied individually or as part of an IVD PCR Sample collection peel pouch kit. Swabs will be used to collect viral and bacterial targets from various orifices of the human body, such As: Nasal, throat, ear, cervix, nasopharyngeal, skin, toe nails, vaginal and urethral.

Renewal: Extension for up to 24 months if required

Miscellaneous Consumables

This lot captures a range of miscellaneous products, which may be required for use across NHS Scotland's Laboratory Estate. The range of products contained within this lot are as follows, Item 1 1 Litre bottle inactivation medium (lysis buffer) Item 2 Replacement blue screw caps Item 3 7ml tube (empty) and loose yellow caps Item 4 Individual Sterile packaged dry swabs without break point. - A Sterile swab is a medical device used to collect specimens from any body part for in vitro diagnostic purposes. The swab will have a flexible polystyrene shaft with viscose, flosynthetic or flocked, mini tip, colour white, PCR ready and sterile, with a scored break point and fits securely (once broken) in the tube using a method of capturing the swab securely within the screw cap of tube. The swab will be supplied in a peel pouch format and marked with CE number or equivalent UKCA, IVD, storage conditions, sterile, manufacture, part number, lot number and expiry date as a minimum, supplied individually or as part of an IVD PCR Sample collection peel pouch kit. Swabs will be used to collect viral and bacterial targets from various orifices of the human body, such As: Nasal, throat, ear, cervix, nasopharyngeal, skin, toe nails, vaginal and urethral. Item 5 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes - sealed bag for internal transportation. Item 6 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes - sealed bag with absorption pad for internal and external transportation by courier or Royal Mail. Item 7 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes - rigid container for use in securely transporting by courier or Royal Mail. Material optional, not limited to hard plastic or cardboard.

Renewal: Extension for up to 24 months if required

Additional Products

Item 4 Individual Sterile packaged dry swabs without break point. - A Sterile swab is a medical device used to collect specimens from any body part for in vitro diagnostic purposes. The swab will have a flexible polystyrene shaft with viscose, flosynthetic or flocked, mini tip, colour white, PCR ready and sterile, with a scored break point and fits securely (once broken) in the tube using a method of capturing the swab securely within the screw cap of tube. The swab will be supplied in a peel pouch format and marked with CE number or equivalent UKCA, IVD, storage conditions, sterile, manufacture, part number, lot number and expiry date as a minimum, supplied individually or as part of an IVD PCR Sample collection peel pouch kit. Swabs will be used to collect viral and bacterial targets from various orifices of the human body, such As: Nasal, throat, ear, cervix, nasopharyngeal, skin, toe nails, vaginal and urethral. Item 5 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes - sealed bag for internal transportation. Item 6 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes - sealed bag with absorption pad for internal and external transportation by courier or Royal Mail. Item 7 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes - rigid container for use in securely transporting by courier or Royal Mail. Material optional, not limited to hard plastic or cardboard.

Renewal: extension of up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056595-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,516,304 |
| 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

- 16 Jun 2026 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056595-2026

## 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-r6ebe6-0000831799
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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