---
title: "TB Molecular"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827565"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# TB Molecular

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827565

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the award stage of a limited procurement process entitled "TB Molecular". The process involved the purchase of consumables required for TB molecular testing across NHS Scotland, with a focus on goods within the health category. This procurement was conducted under an award procedure without prior publication due to patent protection of the OEM Manufacturer’s consumables. The contract, valued at £467,800 GBP, was signed on 24 March 2026 and covers the full four-year framework including any extensions. The buying organisation is located in Edinburgh, UKM region.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health sector supplies, particularly those with patented or exclusive rights to TB molecular testing consumables. Large-scale suppliers and those with established frameworks and intellectual property within this niche would find themselves well-positioned to engage with NHS Scotland for potential future contracts. The industry's reliance on a single supplier for these specific goods underscores the importance of innovative products protected by exclusive rights, thus fostering growth avenues for businesses capable of offering unique solutions within the NHS ecosystem.

## Notice

Purchase of the Consumables that are required for TB Molecular Testing to be carried out within NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of the consumables required for carrying out TB Molecular testing within NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

These consumables are patent protected by the OEM Manufacturer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553033 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £467,800 |

## 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

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553033

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553033
  TB Molecular - Purchase of the Consumables that are required for TB Molecular Testing to be carried out within NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827565

## Provenance

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