---
title: "Supply and Delivery of LIAT SARS-COV-2 multiplex assays"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672713"
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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: "2021-11-04"
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# Supply and Delivery of LIAT SARS-COV-2 multiplex assays

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672713

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of LIAT SARS-COV-2 multiplex assays." This tender, categorised under the health industry, is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the contract awarded to Roche Diagnostics Ltd on 27 October 2021. The total contract value is £13,000,000, reflecting the commitment to secure vital health supplies over an 18-month call-off period from the National Microbiology Framework.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the health sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic testing and medical supplies. Companies that can supply consumables for rapid testing, especially for SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B, and RSV, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts stemming from similar frameworks. Businesses of varying sizes, including large-scale suppliers in the medical field, should consider engaging with NSS, given their emphasis on securing reliable and effective health solutions during critical times.

## Notice

Supply and Delivery of LIAT SARS-COV-2 multiplex assays

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off from Public Health England, National Microbiology Framework, Lot 1 ref 5657 The scope of the procurement is for an 18, month call-off from the framework to supply consumables for rapid diagnostic testing for SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B and RSV. The tests are for use for on the Roche Liat rapid testing instruments. The call off will is for up to 30,000 tests per month dependant on prevalence of the virus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432130 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 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 | £13,000,000 |

## 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 | ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432130

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432130
  Supply and Delivery of LIAT SARS-COV-2 multiplex assays - Supply and Delivery of LIAT SARS-COV-2 multiplex assays

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672713

## Provenance

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