---
title: "TB Molecular Diagnostics Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000586448"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000586448.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-06-07"
---

# TB Molecular Diagnostics Systems

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000586448

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a tender for TB Molecular Diagnostics Systems. This procurement falls under the health industry category and aims to identify a standardised platform for rapid molecular diagnostics to detect tuberculosis across all NHS Scotland Health Boards. The planning stage of this procurement is currently underway, with a future notice expected to be released on 15th July 2019. The key location for this project is Edinburgh, UK, with services to be delivered across various regions, including the Highlands and Islands.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical diagnostics and health technology. Organisations that manufacture diagnostic equipment or provide related healthcare solutions would be well-suited to compete. By standardising TB diagnostic testing within NHS Scotland, successful bidders may establish long-term partnerships and supply contracts with multiple health boards, enhancing their market presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

1.1 Following a review of diagnostic testing for tuberculosis (TB) by Scottish Microbiology & Virology Network (SMVN), NHS Scotland has made the decision to implement rapid molecular diagnostics to detect TB in a 'once for Scotland" approach. This procurement is to identify a standardised platform that will be implemented across all NHS Scotland Health Boards to provide molecular diagnostic testing for TB.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following a review of diagnostic testing for tuberculosis (TB) by Scottish Microbiology & Virology Network (SMVN), NHS Scotland has made the decision to implement rapid molecular diagnostics to detect TB in a 'once for Scotland" approach. This procurement is to identify a standardised platform that will be implemented across all NHS Scotland Health Boards to provide molecular diagnostic testing for TB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356527 |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356527

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356527
  TB Molecular Diagnostics Systems - 1.1 Following a review of diagnostic testing for tuberculosis (TB) by Scottish Microbiology & Virology Network (SMVN), NHS Scotland has made the decision to implement rapid molecular diagnostics to detect TB in a 'once for Scotland" approach. This procurement is to identify a standardised platform that will be implemented across all NHS Scotland Health Boards to provide molecular diagnostic testing for TB.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586448
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=586448

## Provenance

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