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title: "Managed Laboratory Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000625126"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2022-03-28"
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# Managed Laboratory Service

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000625126

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Highland, involves a tender for a Managed Laboratory Service aimed at providing comprehensive laboratory services, including Biochemistry, Microbiology, Blood Sciences, and Virology. Located in Inverness, the contract was part of a limited procurement method, which included an award notice issued on 1st July 2020. The contract value is £10 million, reflecting the critical nature of these services amidst the ongoing challenges presented by the SARS-COV-2 virus. However, the procurement process has faced hurdles, leading to the previous attempt being cancelled and a need for urgency in fulfilling these services to maintain operational standards and patient care. This led to the award being made to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Ltd.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in laboratory services and healthcare, especially those with the capacity to deliver large-scale solutions under urgent circumstances. Companies with expertise in automated laboratory assays and those capable of rapid implementation and minimal disruption to existing healthcare operations will likely find this procurement appealing. Engaging with NHS Highland can facilitate substantial business growth, especially as the contracting authority seeks to ensure a reliable and efficient service amidst ongoing healthcare demands.

## Notice

Provision of the Managed Laboratory Services for NHS Highland including but not limited to Biochemistry, Microbiology, Blood Sciences and Virology.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Highland Health Board (more commonly known as NHS Highland) requires a managed service solution to be delivered, their requirement for the large majority of core, automated, assays for laboratory services across all laboratories in NHS Highland. The Supplier will assume responsibility for the guaranteed availability of the managed service solution through the provision and management including maintenance.. The Contracting Authority is awarding this contract to replace its existing managed service contract.

### Procurement Information

Refer to additional information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444823 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 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 | £10,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444823
- 9 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390092

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390092
  Managed Laboratory Service - Provision of the Managed Laboratory Services for NHS Highland including but not limited to Biochemistry, Microbiology, Blood Sciences and Virology.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444823
  Managed Laboratory Service - Provision of the Managed Laboratory Services for NHS Highland including but not limited to Biochemistry, Microbiology, Blood Sciences and Virology.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625126

## Provenance

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