---
title: "PCR Kit and Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688810"
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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: "2022-04-29"
---

# PCR Kit and Equipment

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688810

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has recently completed a procurement process for "PCR Kit and Equipment" aimed at supporting the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement falls under the goods category with a total contract value of £6,300,000. The process involved an award made on 28th February 2022, and was initiated as a result of technical reasons that led to a competition being absent. This tender specifically addresses the heightened demands for PCR testing resources due to the pandemic.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for businesses involved in the healthcare supply chain, particularly manufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment and testing kits. Companies that provide goods in the health sector and possess experience in rapid response scenarios, especially related to pandemic conditions, would be well-positioned to compete in this tendering process. The focus on PCR testing also indicates a demand for innovative solutions and robust supply chain capabilities, which could drive business growth for firms looking to expand their offerings in the health industry.

## Notice

PCR testing - kits and equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is award is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and is on the basis of competition being absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447138 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,300,000 |

## 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 | BECTON DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447138

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447138
  PCR Kit and Equipment - PCR testing - kits and equipment

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688810

## Provenance

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