NP86726 - Testing Kits Assembly & Distribution Service
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) · All their open notices
What this is
PSD Scotland (Public Services Delivery) is procuring a Testing Kits Assembly and Distribution Service Framework (NP86726) for Public Health Scotland (PHS). The framework covers assembly and distribution of various NHS Scotland testing kits across 5 lots: PCR Kits, CARI Kits, RAP Kits, Pick & Pack Service for LFDs (Home Channel), and Storage & Distribution. Suppliers receive free-of-charge (FOC) inventory from PHS/PDS, source their own managed inventory items, build kits, dispatch them, and manage stock control. Estimated value £800,000 over 24 months with 24-month extension option.
Key points
- NHS Scotland testing kit assembly and distribution — 5 lots including PCR, CARI, RAP kits and LFD home channel pack service
- 30% technical / 70% price; estimated £800,000 over 24 months + optional 24-month extension
- PCS-Tender Project Code 31703; deadline 01 June 2026; tenders may be submitted for all lots
Who can bid
Open procedure via PCS-Tender Project Code 31703. Central purchasing body (PSD Scotland) on behalf of Public Health Scotland. 5 lots — tenderers may submit for all lots. Selection criteria in procurement documents. Central purchasing body arrangement.
How it is scored
Quality 30% · Price 70% 30% technical quality, 70% price across all 5 lots. Suppliers must demonstrate capability to receive FOC items from PHS/PDS, build kits, dispatch to NHS Scotland sites, and manage inventory/stock control triggers.
Money
Estimated total value £800,000 excluding VAT. 24 months + 24-month extension option. Framework covers PCR, CARI, RAP testing kits plus LFD pick & pack and storage/distribution. No EU funding.
How to submit
Submission via PCS-Tender (search Project Code 31703). Deadline: 01 June 2026. Contact PSD Scotland, +44 1312756000.
Clarifications
Via PCS-Tender portal. Contact PSD Scotland procurement, +44 1312756000.
Contract period
Contract duration: 24 months with optional 24-month extension. 5 lots: Lot 1 PCR Kits, Lot 2 CARI Kits, Lot 3 RAP Kits, Lot 4 Pick & Pack LFDs (Home Channel), Lot 5 Storage & Distribution.
Classification
CPV 33140000 — Medical consumables Scotland
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.