---
title: "TB Molecular Diagnostics"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000608666"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000608666.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2020-07-15"
---

# TB Molecular Diagnostics

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000608666

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), centres around the award of a contract for TB Molecular Diagnostics. This initiative aims to establish a standardised platform for rapid molecular diagnostics to detect tuberculosis across all NHS Scotland Health Boards, following a thorough review by the Scottish Microbiology and Virology Network. The contract, valued at £362,713, was awarded on 21 February 2020 and is part of an open procurement procedure under the health services category. The contract is currently active and involves the delivery of services to multiple locations across Scotland, specifically targeting all NHS Scotland Health Boards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and diagnostic technology sectors, particularly for firms specialising in molecular diagnostics and related services. Companies that can offer innovative and efficient diagnostic solutions, specifically those capable of providing services across a network of health boards, will be well-positioned to compete. With a focus on advancing TB detection methodologies, this procurement is ideal for both established players and emerging enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the public health domain.

## Notice

Following a review of diagnostic testing for tuberculosis (TB) by Scottish Microbiology and 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 and 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=JUL390261 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £362,713 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390261

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390261
  TB Molecular Diagnostics - Following a review of diagnostic testing for tuberculosis (TB) by Scottish Microbiology and 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-r6ebe6-0000608666

## Provenance

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