--- title: "Provisions of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and service delivery to pathology lab, pathology service and pathology reporting to NHS Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000757026" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757026" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757026.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757026.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2024-02-07" --- # Provisions of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and service delivery to pathology lab, pathology service and pathology reporting to NHS Scotland Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000757026 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757026) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757026.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) is planning a procurement process for the provision of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic service across all NHS Scotland health boards. The tender, with ID NP199-23, involves a service delivery to pathology lab test areas, pathology services, and pathology reporting with the aim of improving patient outcomes and reducing the need for traditional hospital procedures. The tender, in the planning stage, values at £700,000 GBP and is classified under the "Health" industry category. This public procurement opportunity by the NHS in Scotland presents a chance for businesses specialised in healthcare services and medical devices to compete. Companies that can provide a holistic service for the Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic services, inclusive of pathology lab tests, would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The future notice deadline for this tender is set for March 11, 2024, providing potential suppliers with a clear timeline to engage with the procurement process and submit their proposals. ## Notice This requirement is for an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test to initiating clinician, which must be able to be integrated into the NHS, across Scotland with the aim of improving the patient journey, improving outcomes and reducing the requirement for traditional hospital-based procedures. As outlined above, Supplier must be able to provide holistic service of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This requirement is for an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test to initiating clinician, which must be able to be integrated into the NHS, across Scotland with the aim of improving the patient journey, improving outcomes and reducing the requirement for traditional hospital-based procedures. As outlined above, Supplier must be able to provide holistic service of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498211 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Mar 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498211 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498211&idx=1 7th February 2024 - Draft Spec attached. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498211 Provisions of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and service delivery to pathology lab, pathology service and pathology reporting to NHS Scotland - This requirement is for an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test to initiating clinician, which must be able to be integrated into the NHS, across Scotland with the aim of improving the patient journey, improving outcomes and reducing the requirement for traditional hospital-based procedures. As outlined above, Supplier must be able to provide holistic service of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=757026 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757026 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757026. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757026.json.