---
title: "Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and Pathology Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000765756"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-05-27"
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# Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and Pathology Service

Buyer: NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000765756

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and Pathology Service" was completed by NHS National Services Scotland. The contract falls under the Health industry category and aims to improve patient outcomes by providing diagnostic services integrated into the NHS across Scotland. The procurement method was a limited approach with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Cyted Ltd, with a contract value of £664,000 signed on 30th April 2024.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the health services sector who can provide Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic services. Businesses well-suited to compete are those capable of delivering pathology lab tests to initiating clinicians across Scotland. The contracting authority, NHS National Services Scotland, established this contract to enhance patient care, and interested businesses should note the specific procurement method used for this contract to understand the competition environment and opportunities available.

## Notice

Provision of Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test to initiating clinician, 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. A holistic service of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test to initiating clinician, 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. A holistic service of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test.

### Procurement Information

PCR (Scotland) 2015, Regulation 33 - Negotiated procedure without prior publication. Justification for selected award procedure: The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: competition is 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=MAY506048 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £664,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND |
| 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 | CYTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 27 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506048
- 7 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504649

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504649
  Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and Pathology Service - Provision of Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test to initiating clinician, 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. A holistic service of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506048
  Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and Pathology Service - Provision of Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test to initiating clinician, 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. A 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
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765756

## Provenance

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