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NP86626 - Swab Collection Devices

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 18:02.

Opportunity overview

The proposed framework is for the supply and delivery of Sample Collection devices and consumables consisting of individual tubes and in vitro kits (IVD) prefilled with Viral Transport Medium (VTM) and Inactivating Medium , swabs, lysis buffer, and complementary accessories. The scope of products in relation to MSS has been extended to cover all Viral and Bacterial testing not just SARS-COV-2)

Classification

  • CPV33140000 — Medical consumables

Lots

  • VTM Pre-Filled TubesValue not stated
  • VTM Collection KitValue not stated
  • Inactivation Medium Pre-Filled TubesValue not stated
  • Inactivation Collection KitValue not stated
  • Individual Sterile Dry Swabs with BreakpointValue not stated
  • Miscellaneous ConsumablesValue not stated
  • Additional ProductsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5d1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or (where no deselection process has previously been made) applied to be selected to tender, of its decision to award the Framework Agreement which notification will contain, among other information, a summary of the reasons as to why the economic operator was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a minimum of 10 (ten) clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15 (fifteen) if the communication method used is not electronic) between the date on which the Authority despatches the notice(s) and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant Framework Agreement. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition on entering into the Framework Agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of, or the court, by interim order, brings to an end the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the Framework Agreement has been entered into include the setting aside of the decision to award the Framework Agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
33140000
Description
Medical consumables

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Please refer to the tender document

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
Valid Insurance Policies – Professional Risk Indemnity greater than 2M GBP for the duration of the framework, if current policies expire whilst this framework is live, replacement policies must be shared with NHS no less than 1 month before the current policy expires. Public Liability Insurance greater than 5M GBP for the duration of the framework, if current policies expire whilst this framework is live, replacement policies must be shared with NHS no less than 1 month before the current policy expires.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
The supplier is required to have the following accreditations: ISO9001 and ISO14001 and ISO13485 certified or equivalent and can provide evidence of certification

Applies To

supplier

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
12

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
16 Jul 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Expected award period

Starts
16 Jul 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
16 Jul 2026, 12:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
VTM Pre-Filled Tubes
Description
VTM is supplied in a colour free plastic (polypropylene) tube containing a prefilled level of transport medium. VTM is intended to be used for the collection and preservation and/or transportation of clinical specimen (e.g. mucus, sputum, vaginal secretions, faeces, urine) collected from any body part for in vitro diagnostic procedures.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Extension for up to 24 months if required

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
VTM Collection Kit
Description
Sample Collection Kit 1ml fill VTM IVD Kit contains prefilled tube containing 1ml of VTM with green screw cap and sterile swab with Breakpoint. Sample Collection Kit 3ml fill VTM IVD Kit contains prefilled tube containing 3ml of VTM with green screw cap and sterile swab with Breakpoint.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
technical
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Extension for up to 24 months if required

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Inactivation Medium Pre-Filled Tubes
Description
Individual Tubes containing Inactivation Medium Tube containing 2ml pre-filled level of Inactivation Medium, with RED screw cap. Inactivation medium is supplied in a colour free plastic (polypropylene) tube containing a prefilled level of inactivation medium. Inactivation medium is intended to be used for the collection and preservation and/or transportation of clinical specimen (e.g. mucus, sputum, vaginal secretions, faeces, urine) collected from any body part for in vitro diagnostic procedures. Inactivation medium will KILL (inactivate) both viral and bacterial pathogens.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Extension for up to 24 months if required

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Inactivation Collection Kit
Description
Sample Collection Kit (tube + swab), containing Inactivation Medium Supplied in IVD Peel Pouch containing 2ml fill of Inactivation medium, with RED screw cap and Sterile dry swab with Breakpoint
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Extension for up to 24 months if required

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Individual Sterile Dry Swabs with Breakpoint
Description
A Sterile swab is a medical device used to collect specimens from any body part for in vitro diagnostic purposes. The swab will have a flexible polystyrene shaft with viscose, floxsynthetic or flocked, mini tip, colour white, PCR ready and sterile, with a scored break point and fits securely (once broken) in the tube using a method of capturing the swab securely within the screw cap of tube. The swab will be supplied in a peel pouch format and marked with CE number or equivalent UKCA, IVD, storage conditions, sterile, manufacture, part number, lot number and expiry date as a minimum, supplied individually or as part of an IVD PCR Sample collection peel pouch kit. Swabs will be used to collect viral and bacterial targets from various orifices of the human body, such As: Nasal, throat, ear, cervix, nasopharyngeal, skin, toe nails, vaginal and urethral.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Extension for up to 24 months if required

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Miscellaneous Consumables
Description
This lot captures a range of miscellaneous products, which may be required for use across NHS Scotland’s Laboratory Estate. The range of products contained within this lot are as follows, Item 1 1 Litre bottle inactivation medium (lysis buffer) Item 2 Replacement blue screw caps Item 3 7ml tube (empty) and loose yellow caps Item 4 Individual Sterile packaged dry swabs without break point. - A Sterile swab is a medical device used to collect specimens from any body part for in vitro diagnostic purposes. The swab will have a flexible polystyrene shaft with viscose, flosynthetic or flocked, mini tip, colour white, PCR ready and sterile, with a scored break point and fits securely (once broken) in the tube using a method of capturing the swab securely within the screw cap of tube. The swab will be supplied in a peel pouch format and marked with CE number or equivalent UKCA, IVD, storage conditions, sterile, manufacture, part number, lot number and expiry date as a minimum, supplied individually or as part of an IVD PCR Sample collection peel pouch kit. Swabs will be used to collect viral and bacterial targets from various orifices of the human body, such As: Nasal, throat, ear, cervix, nasopharyngeal, skin, toe nails, vaginal and urethral. Item 5 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes – sealed bag for internal transportation. Item 6 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes – sealed bag with absorption pad for internal and external transportation by courier or Royal Mail. Item 7 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes – rigid container for use in securely transporting by courier or Royal Mail. Material optional, not limited to hard plastic or cardboard.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Extension for up to 24 months if required

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Additional Products
Description
Item 4 Individual Sterile packaged dry swabs without break point. - A Sterile swab is a medical device used to collect specimens from any body part for in vitro diagnostic purposes. The swab will have a flexible polystyrene shaft with viscose, flosynthetic or flocked, mini tip, colour white, PCR ready and sterile, with a scored break point and fits securely (once broken) in the tube using a method of capturing the swab securely within the screw cap of tube. The swab will be supplied in a peel pouch format and marked with CE number or equivalent UKCA, IVD, storage conditions, sterile, manufacture, part number, lot number and expiry date as a minimum, supplied individually or as part of an IVD PCR Sample collection peel pouch kit. Swabs will be used to collect viral and bacterial targets from various orifices of the human body, such As: Nasal, throat, ear, cervix, nasopharyngeal, skin, toe nails, vaginal and urethral. Item 5 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes – sealed bag for internal transportation. Item 6 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes – sealed bag with absorption pad for internal and external transportation by courier or Royal Mail. Item 7 Transport pack UN3373 compliant for various tube sizes – rigid container for use in securely transporting by courier or Royal Mail. Material optional, not limited to hard plastic or cardboard.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
extension of up to 24 months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33140000
Description
Medical consumables

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33140000
Description
Medical consumables

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33140000
Description
Medical consumables

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33140000
Description
Medical consumables

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33140000
Description
Medical consumables

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33140000
Description
Medical consumables

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33140000
Description
Medical consumables

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Id
GB-FTS-179412

Identifier

Legal Name
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

Address

Street Address
1 South Gyle Crescent.
Locality
Edinburgh
Region
UKM
Postal Code
EH12 9EB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1312756000

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health
Organisation 2
Name
Sheriff Court House
Id
GB-FTS-324

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheriff Court House

Address

Street Address
27 Chambers Street
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM · EH12 9EB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 056595-2026tender ·