---
title: "Automated AST & Bacteria Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827798"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827798.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY(MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# Automated AST & Bacteria Testing

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY(MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827798

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process titled "Automated AST & Bacteria Testing". This procurement falls under the Health category and was conducted to support NHS Diagnostic labs across Scotland with maintenance and supply of tests on existing instruments, a procurement valued at GBP 6,192,812. The procurement was completed using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the exclusive supply rights held by the original equipment manufacturer. The contract was officially signed on 26th March 2026 with Biomerieux UK Ltd as the supplier, and all activities are centred in the UK, particularly Edinburgh. The process has now reached the award and contract stage as per the recorded date on 27th March 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in health diagnostics and maintenance services, particularly those providing proprietary technologies exclusive to NHS demands. Businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of diagnostic equipment, especially those that can offer bespoke services or products under exclusive rights, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. While the procurement method was limited this time due to specific requirements, it reinforces the importance of maintaining a robust partnership with public health services. Businesses aiming to increase their footprint within the UK health sector should take note of such opportunities, geared specifically towards large suppliers with the capability to meet stringent technical specifications and exclusive service provisions.

## Notice

There is a continued need to support NHS Diagnostic labs to procure the ongoing maintenance and supply of tests for use on the instruments from the OEM.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of the ongoing maintenance and supply of tests for use on the already installed instruments across NHS Scotland that can only be supplied by the OEM.

### Procurement Information

For the purchase of ongoing maintenance and supply of tests for use on the already installed instruments across NHS Scotland that can only be supplied by the OEM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552647 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 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 | £6,192,812 |

## 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 | BIOMERIEUX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552647

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552647
  Automated AST & Bacteria Testing - There is a continued need to support NHS Diagnostic labs to procure the ongoing maintenance and supply of tests for use on the instruments from the OEM.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827798

## Provenance

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