--- title: "NP86721 PCR Test Kit Assembly and Distribution Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655165" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655165" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655165.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655165.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2025-07-07" --- # NP86721 PCR Test Kit Assembly and Distribution Service Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655165 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655165) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655165.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has engaged in the procurement process for the assembly and distribution of PCR test kits across Scotland. This process is defined by contract number NP86721. As of July 2025, updates have been made to the contract, which started in August 2021 and is set to extend until August 2026. The industry category falls under services, employing the CPV classification code 79920000. This procurement activity is primarily located in Scotland and currently lies in the contract award and update stage. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing competitive bidding to fulfill the service requirements. This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses engaged in logistics, assembly, and distribution services. Large-scale service providers with capabilities in warehousing, order fulfillment, and returns management would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties benefit from the structured, open framework agreement enabling competitive participation. The procurement's substantial scale offers firms a chance to fortify their presence in the health service supply chain and enhance their reputation by contributing to critical public health infrastructure efforts. ## Notice The assembly, distribution, and delivery of PCR test kits across Scotland ### Lot Information PCR Test Kit Assembly and Distribution The scope of this procurement covers the assembly, distribution, and delivery of PCR test kits across Scotland. There are a number of key components to this service, namely (1) the warehousing of products, (2) the preparation of specific kit production, (3) the fulfilment and delivery of orders, and (4) returns management. Storage and Distribution of Test Consumables The scope of the procurement covers the distribution, and delivery of test kits and consumables across Scotland. There are a number of key components to this service, namely the warehousing of products, the fulfilment and delivery of orders, and returns management. Lot 2 - 'Storage and Distribution of Test Consumables' service: the Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534081 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 14 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | £12,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £21,592,464 | ## 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 | SYKES GLOBAL SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79920000 - Packaging and related services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534081 - 7 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534077 - 1 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426139 - 28 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416697 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416697 NP86721 PCR Test Kit Assembly and Distribution Service - The assembly, distribution, and delivery of PCR test kits across Scotland - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426139 NP86721 PCR Test Kit Assembly and Distribution Service - The assembly, distribution, and delivery of PCR test kits across Scotland - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534081 NP86721 PCR Test Kit Assembly and Distribution Service - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534077 NP86721 PCR Test Kit Assembly and Distribution Service ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655165 - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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