--- title: "PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000686590" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686590" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000686590.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000686590.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2022-03-16" --- # PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000686590 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686590) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000686590.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently undertaking a tender for the procurement of PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables. This initiative falls under the health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, valued at £40 million, is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 19 April 2022 at noon. The procurement method is open, utilising an electronic submission process for interested suppliers. The contract is set to support Molecular PCR testing across NHS Scotland's National Laboratory Estate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical devices, particularly those offering PCR-related laboratory consumables and equipment. Companies capable of providing high-quality sample collection devices with adherence to strict compliance standards, such as CE/UKCA marking and ISO certification, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's framework also indicates a commitment to community benefits, inviting suppliers to contribute to local health initiatives while potentially expanding their market reach within the NHS supply chain. ## Notice The supply of sample collection and transportation devices and related consumables, to support Molecular PCR testing platforms across all of NHS Scotland's National Laboratory Estate. Tubes are prefilled with a range of transport mediums, individually and also as a Sample Collection Kit (IVD peel pouch kit, containing prefilled tube + sterile swab), individual sterile swabs, replacement coloured screw caps, lysis buffer and associated consumables. ### Lot Information Individual Tubes containing prefilled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM)- green screw top caps The supply of Individual Tubes containing prefilled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM)- green screw top caps Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension available Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), tube containing pre filled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM )with Green screw top cap and Sterile Swab with Break point The supply of Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), tube containing pre filled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM )with Green screw top cap and Sterile Swab with Break point Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension available Individual Tubes containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap. The supply of Individual Tubes containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap. Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension available PCR Sample Collection Kit (tube + swab) in Peel Pouch format, containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap and Sterile Dry Swab with Break point The supply of PCR Sample Collection Kit (tube + swab) in Peel Pouch format, containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap and Sterile Dry Swab with Break point Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension available INDIVIDUAL STERILE DRY SWABS with Break Point The supply of INDIVIDUAL STERILE DRY SWABS with Break Point Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension available PCR Various laboratory testing consumables The supply of Various laboratory testing consumables for PCR testing Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443620 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables ## Release History - 16 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443620 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443620 PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables - The supply of sample collection and transportation devices and related consumables, to support Molecular PCR testing platforms across all of NHS Scotland's National Laboratory Estate. Tubes are prefilled with a range of transport mediums, individually and also as a Sample Collection Kit (IVD peel pouch kit, containing prefilled tube + sterile swab), individual sterile swabs, replacement coloured screw caps, lysis buffer and associated consumables. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/infocentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686590 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/procurement-and-logistics/sustainability/access-our-community-benefit-gateway/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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