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title: "Automated AST and Bacterial ID"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615139"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2020-03-05"
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# Automated AST and Bacterial ID

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615139

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is situated in Edinburgh. The tender, titled "Automated AST and Bacterial ID," falls under the health industry category. Currently, this process is in the Award stage, with a contract value of £2.3 million signed on 3rd March 2020. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically designed for the continued supply of bespoke consumables and maintenance of the VITEK testing systems utilized in bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, which are exclusively sourced due to their specific nature.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies and laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in bespoke consumables or testing services. Given the exclusive nature of the required products and ongoing maintenance contracts, suppliers with established relationships in the NHS or those able to provide similarly specialised products may benefit significantly. Such businesses could enhance their growth potential by tapping into future tenders within the health sector in Scotland, leveraging the experience gained from participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

Single Source Pricing Agreement for the continued supply of the bespoke Consumables (test cards) and the Service/Maintenance of the VITEK testing systems used in Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility testing (AST).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Single Source Pricing Agreement for all Consumables and Service/Maintenance of the ageing VITEK testing systems used in Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility testing (AST).. The continued supply of the bespoke consumables (test cards) used by the Scottish Laboratories along with the ongoing Service/Maintenance of the ageing VITEK testing systems in situ. Previously sourced over 10 years ago by NHS Scotland Health Boards, these consumables can only be provided by a single source. These bespoke consumables are non-compatible with other testing systems.

### Procurement Information

The continued supply of the bespoke consumables (test cards) used by the Scottish Laboratories along with the ongoing Service/Maintenance of the ageing VITEK testing systems in situ within NHS Scotland Health Boards.Previously sourced over 10 years ago by NHS Scotland Health Boards, the associated consumables can only be provided by a single source.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382991 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 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 | £2,300,000 |

## 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 | BIOMERIEUX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382991

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382991
  Automated AST and Bacterial ID - Single Source Pricing Agreement for the continued supply of the bespoke Consumables (test cards) and the Service/Maintenance of the VITEK testing systems used in Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility testing (AST).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615139

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