---
title: "NP586/14 Culture Media"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000631305"
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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: "2020-12-02"
---

# NP586/14 Culture Media

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000631305

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## Summary

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is currently operating a public procurement process for the supply of Culture Media products, which are essential for use in Hospital Microbiology Laboratories. This procurement falls within the goods category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract is at the active stage with a signing date of 22 April 2014, and a total contract value of £728,250. The contract duration is set for 90 days, and it has undergone modifications due to unforeseen circumstances arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the biotechnology, healthcare, and laboratory supply sectors. Companies that specialise in the development and supply of microbiological testing products, especially those capable of providing Bottled Media and Pre Poured Plates, would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers should be prepared to meet the rigorous standards required by NHS Scotland and focus on innovation and reliability to gain a competitive edge in this vital market.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

the Contract coverage is for the supply of Culture Media products for use in Hospital Microbiology Laboratories to isolate and identify microbial pathogens from clinical samples to diagnose and treat infection. The products covered are Bottled Media and Pre Poured Plates only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401241 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2014 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £728,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | BIOMERIEUX; E&O LABORATORIES; OXOID, PART OF THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC; SOUTHERN GROUP LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24931250 - Culture medium

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401241

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401241
  NP586/14 Culture Media

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631305

## Provenance

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