---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651724"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651724.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-05-11"
---

# NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651724

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## Summary

The procurement process revolves around the contract titled "NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service," initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This service is categorised under the health industry and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication, aiming to address the increased demands of the health sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract was signed on 21 April 2021, with a total value of £477,879, completing the tender stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare services sector, laboratories specialising in genetic sequencing, and other related technological services. As this was a direct award, it indicates a specific need that may not be accessible through typical tender processes, which could benefit larger firms capable of rapidly delivering specialised services amid increased public health demands. Companies with expertise in Covid-19 testing and analysis would be particularly well-suited to explore further similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Scottish NHS Sequencing Service initially to focus on sequencing of all Covid-19 Scottish positives.

### 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=MAY414515 |
| 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 | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 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 | £477,879 |

## 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 | THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414515

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414515
  NSSCOVID-19 -319 Covid-Sequencing Service - Scottish NHS Sequencing Service initially to focus on sequencing of all Covid-19 Scottish positives.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651724
- https://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics

## Provenance

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