---
title: "Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688847"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NSS - NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-05-16"
---

# Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems

Buyer: NSS - NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688847

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NSS - National Services Scotland, seeks suppliers for the "Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems", which entails the supply and maintenance of Bacterial Identification and Antimicrobial Susceptibility testing cards. This project falls under the Health industry category and is located within NHS Scotland, UK. The procurement method employed is a limited tender without prior publication of a competition, specifically due to the unique requirements for test cards compatible with existing VITEK systems. The contract was signed on 31st March 2022, with a total value of £1,150,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suppliers in the healthcare and medical testing industries, particularly those capable of producing bespoke diagnostic products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like biomerieux UK Ltd, which have the capability to innovate and maintain advanced testing systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this procurement could foster business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public health agencies and contributing to national healthcare standards.

## Notice

The supply and maintenance of Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility (AST) testing cards

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply and Maintenance of Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility (AST) testing cards

### Procurement Information

No other Supplier can produce the be-spoke ID/AST test cards used nationally by the Scottish Laboratories that are compatible with the existing VITEK testing systems currently in use. Currently, there is no funding available from within the individual HBs or from the Scottish Government to purchase new/replacement machinery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448476 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £1,150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NSS - NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND |
| Locality | LARKHALL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML9 2QX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Larkhall |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOMERIEUX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448476
- 29 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447142

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447142
  Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems - The supply and maintenance of Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems (VITEK).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448476
  Automated AST and Bacterial ID Systems - The supply and maintenance of Bacterial Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility (AST) testing cards

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688847

## Provenance

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