---
title: "NP87224-A - COVID-19 BD Max Instruments Service & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783642"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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published: "2024-11-19"
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# NP87224-A - COVID-19 BD Max Instruments Service & Maintenance

Buyer: STRATEGIC SOURCING, NATIONAL PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783642

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## Summary

The Strategic Sourcing, National Procurement division of NHS Scotland has awarded a contract titled "NP87224-A - COVID-19 BD Max Instruments Service & Maintenance" under the health industry category. This procurement involves the service and maintenance of BD Max Instruments used for COVID-19 testing across NHS Borders, Orkney, and Shetland. The procurement process is at the award stage, and the contract was signed on 19th November 2024, to commence on 1st December 2024. The contract period runs until 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement method used was limited and classified as an award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical equipment and instrumentation maintenance. The contract's exclusive technical requirements make it ideal for businesses with the unique expertise and capabilities in handling BD Max Instruments. Companies with experience in the health sector and those that are capable of providing specialised technical support and maintenance services will find this procurement a fitting opportunity to expand their operations within NHS Scotland and similar health institutions. The awarded contract, valued at £110,280, highlights the demand for reliable and knowledgeable service providers in the industry.

## Notice

Scope of this Contract Award is for the Service & Maintenance costs of the purchased BD Max Instruments installed within NHS Borders, Orkney & Shetland used for Covid-19 testing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the Service & Maintenance costs of the purchased BD Max Instruments installed within NHS Borders, Orkney & Shetland used for Covid-19 testing.

### Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons". Only BD have the ability and expertise to deliver the requirements as they are the original equipment manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518636 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 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 | £110,280 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATEGIC SOURCING, NATIONAL PROCUREMENT |
| 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 | BD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43121500 - Well-testing equipment

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518636

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518636
  NP87224-A - COVID-19 BD Max Instruments Service & Maintenance - Scope of this Contract Award is for the Service & Maintenance costs of the purchased BD Max Instruments installed within NHS Borders, Orkney & Shetland used for Covid-19 testing.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783642

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