---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 -294 Altona AM16 platform with consumables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650906"
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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: "2021-04-15"
---

# NSSCOVID-19 -294 Altona AM16 platform with consumables

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650906

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "NSSCOVID-19 -294 Altona AM16 platform with consumables," a contract aimed at supplying testing platforms and consumables for qRT-PCR for Sars-Cov-2 confirmatory testing at regional hubs. The contract, which was directly awarded due to the urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, falls within the health industry category and has a total value of £143,291. The procurement was conducted as a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, with all activities having taken place by February 22, 2021, in Edinburgh, UK. The award was documented under reference number APR412192.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical equipment and health-related goods, particularly those providing COVID-19 testing solutions. Companies with advanced capabilities in manufacturing laboratory equipment, diagnostic testing, and consumables for health services are well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders in the future. Active engagement with the NHS and an understanding of the regulatory environment will enhance the prospects for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the public health sector, especially in times of heightened demand such as during a pandemic.

## Notice

testing platform and associated consumables for qRT-PCR for Sars-Cov-2 confirmatory testing at regional hubs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This award has been approved on the basis of competition being absent for technical reasons in line with Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

### Procurement Information

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412192 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £143,291 |

## 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 | ALTONA DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412192

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412192
  NSSCOVID-19 -294 Altona AM16 platform with consumables - testing platform and associated consumables for qRT-PCR for Sars-Cov-2 confirmatory testing at regional hubs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650906

## Provenance

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