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title: "Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000568846"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-02-06"
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# Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000568846

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a planned tender for "Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing" to procure essential equipment and kits aimed at enhancing the trisomy screening programme for expectant mothers. This procurement, categorised under the health industry, is based in Edinburgh, UK, with a total estimated value of £400,000. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a contract notice expected to be issued around mid-June 2019. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest in participating in an upcoming supplier presentation scheduled for April 25, 2019, where a maximum of five suppliers will be selected based on their relevant experience.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare technology, particularly those that provide laboratory equipment, reagents, and associated IT hardware. Companies that can demonstrate prior experience in delivering similar solutions in clinical settings would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their reach within the public health sector, especially through partnerships with the NHS by providing innovative solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency.

## Notice

The project is seeking to procure equipment and kit which will deliver an evaluative implementation of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) as a second line screen for the first and second trimester trisomy 21, 13 and 18 screening programme. It aims to provide a better patient experience by improving the diagnostic performance of the screen with the offer of NIPT as a second line screen. This will mean fewer women having a higher chance result, which should mean fewer women having an invasive diagnostic test and reducing the number of procedure-related miscarriages.

### Lot Information

Purchase of NIPT Equipment & Kit

The project is seeking to procure equipment and kit which will deliver an evaluative implementation of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) as a second line screen for the first and second trimester trisomy 21,13 and 18 screening programme. It aims to provide a better patient experience by improving the diagnostic performance of the screening programme with the offer of NIPT as a second line screen. This will mean fewer women having a higher chance result, which should mean fewer women having an invasive diagnostic test and reducing the number of procedure-related miscarriages. The scope of the laboratory solution procurement will be for the provision of a cost effective and sustainable approach to the delivery of laboratory test equipment which will include consumables and reagents, any necessary associated IT network connectivity hardware and software, installation requirements, preventative and breakdown maintenance including replacement parts and on-site and remote technical / service support.. Please note that the Contracting Authority will only be awarding one Lot, depending upon which option (purchase or lease) best fits the procurement strategy and available budget.

Lease of NIPT Equipment and Kit

The project is seeking to procure equipment and kit which will deliver an evaluative implementation of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) as a second line screen for the first and second trimester trisomy 21,13 and 18 screening programme. It aims to provide a better patient experience by improving the diagnostic performance of the screening programme with the offer of NIPT as a second line screen. This will mean fewer women having a higher chance result, which should mean fewer women having an invasive diagnostic test and reducing the number of procedure-related miscarriages. The scope of the laboratory solution procurement will be for the provision of a cost effective and sustainable approach to the delivery of laboratory test equipment which will include consumables and reagents, any necessary associated IT network connectivity hardware and software, installation requirements, preventative and breakdown maintenance including replacement parts and on-site and remote technical / service support.. Please note that the Contracting Authority will only be awarding one Lot, depending upon which option (purchase or lease) best fits the procurement strategy and available budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344633 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344633

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344633
  Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing - The project is seeking to procure equipment and kit which will deliver an evaluative implementation of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) as a second line screen for the first and second trimester trisomy 21, 13 and 18 screening programme. It aims to provide a better patient experience by improving the diagnostic performance of the screen with the offer of NIPT as a second line screen. This will mean fewer women having a higher chance result, which should mean fewer women having an invasive diagnostic test and reducing the number of procedure-related miscarriages.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=568846
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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