---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 -300 FFP Face Fit Testing Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651312"
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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: "2021-04-20"
---

# NSSCOVID-19 -300 FFP Face Fit Testing Service

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651312

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "NSSCOVID-19 -300 FFP Face Fit Testing Service," is aimed at acquiring essential services to meet the face fit testing requirements for FFP3 respirator masks, crucial for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement is classified under the goods category, and it follows an open procedure, which allows any qualified supplier to submit a bid. The award for this contract was officially made on March 8, 2021, with a total contract value of £3,600,000. The procurement process is now marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of personal protective equipment and related services, especially those capable of delivering specialised fit testing services. Businesses that possess the necessary capabilities and expertise in health and safety compliance, particularly those familiar with healthcare sector regulations, should consider competing for this contract. This could also benefit large organisations like ARCO, which have the capacity to meet the demands of the NHS Scotland during ongoing health challenges.

## Notice

to meet this level of Face Fit Testing of the FFP3 respirator masks are a required element of the specialised PPE for Healthcare Workers for maintaining the droplet precautions needed for COVID-19.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This call-off contract has been let by the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the demands of 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=APR412504 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 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 | £3,600,000 |

## 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 | ARCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412504

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412504
  NSSCOVID-19 -300 FFP Face Fit Testing Service - to meet this level of Face Fit Testing of the FFP3 respirator masks are a required element of the specialised PPE for Healthcare Workers for maintaining the droplet precautions needed for COVID-19.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651312

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