---
title: "COVID-19 Cepheid Instrument Service & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796677"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796677.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-04-24"
---

# COVID-19 Cepheid Instrument Service & Maintenance

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796677

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has culminated in the award of the contract titled "COVID-19 Cepheid Instrument Service & Maintenance". This contract falls under the health industry category and involves the service and maintenance of testing equipment, specifically Cepheid instruments. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, executed without a prior call for competition due to the patent-protected nature of the equipment, making them suitable only for specific economic operators. The contract's location is centred in the UK, specifically within the UKM region. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 17 April 2025, and the overall value amounts to £477,688 GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the maintenance and servicing of medical equipment, and more specifically those with capabilities in handling patent-protected instruments. With its focus on COVID-19 testing equipment, this contract is ideally suited for businesses with a strong background in healthcare solutions, compliance with exclusive rights protection, and existing relationships within NHS frameworks. The contracting process aligns with the UKHSA framework for laboratory diagnostics and point-of-care testing, which offers a 12-month award with the option for a 12-month extension, creating potential for sustained business growth and strategic partnerships.

## Notice

Service & Maintenances for testing equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Service & Maintenances for testing equipment. The equipment and tests were procured by UKHSA under the NHS Supply Chain framework - Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services (2023/S 000-028831) which started on 12/03/2024

Options: 12 month award plus option 12 month extension as part of this call off from the UKHSA framework

### Procurement Information

Service & Maintenance for testing equipment and consumable assays are patent-protected items, specifically designed for use only with the installed equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528871 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £477,688 |

## 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 | CEPHEID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33697000 - Medical preparations excluding dental consumables

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528871

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528871
  COVID-19 Cepheid Instrument Service & Maintenance - Service & Maintenances for testing equipment

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796677

## Provenance

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