---
title: "GeneXpert Rapid SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B and RSV testing."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672727"
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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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# GeneXpert Rapid SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B and RSV testing.

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672727

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of GeneXpert Rapid SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B, and RSV testing. This procurement falls under the goods category within the health industry, located in Edinburgh, UK. The award was finalised on 4th November 2021, with a contract value of £11,500,000. This process was conducted through an open procurement method as part of a national framework to address urgent public health needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supply sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic testing equipment and consumables. Companies with the capacity to handle large-scale production or distribution of rapid testing kits would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The contract highlights demand for efficient, robust healthcare solutions, fostering avenues for business growth within the health sector, especially for suppliers capable of rapid scale-up and compliance with public health standards.

## Notice

Supply and delivery of GeneXpert Rapid SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B and RSV testing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procured 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 contract is for the procurement of between 15,000 to 20,000 tests per month.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432134 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 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 | £11,500,000 |

## 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 | CEPHEID |

## 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=NOV432134

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432134
  GeneXpert Rapid SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B and RSV testing. - Supply and delivery of GeneXpert Rapid SARS-COV-2, Flu A/B and RSV testing.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672727

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