Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Telephone
+44 1698794410
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provisions of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and service delivery to pathology lab, pathology service and pathology reporting to NHS Scotland
Reference number
NP199-23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111800 - Pathology services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This requirement is for an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test to initiating clinician, which must be able to be integrated into the NHS, across Scotland with the aim of improving the patient journey, improving outcomes and reducing the requirement for traditional hospital-based procedures.
As outlined above, Supplier must be able to provide holistic service of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £700,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111800 - Pathology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Any or all locations of NHS Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This requirement is for an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test to initiating clinician, which must be able to be integrated into the NHS, across Scotland with the aim of improving the patient journey, improving outcomes and reducing the requirement for traditional hospital-based procedures.
As outlined above, Supplier must be able to provide holistic service of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and diagnostic service inclusive of delivery of pathology lab test.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 March 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Following a review of Upper GI endoscopy diagnostic testing, it was identified there is a requirement for a minimally invasive diagnostic test, without the use of sedation in patients who require screening or surveillance of Oesophageal pathologies such as Barrett’s Oesophagus (BE known pre-malignant lesion for oesophageal adenocarcinoma). Patients with reflux predominant upper GI symptoms who have been referred for urgent Upper GI endoscopy with concern of pre or early oesophageal cancer and/or patient’s with known Barrett’s oesophagus who are at risk of oesophageal cancer with progressive symptoms and/or who have had significant delay in their upper GI endoscopy would be eligible for the diagnostic test. The Pathology laboratory test should include –TFF3 (Trefoil Factor 3) biomarker (BE specific marker), and p53 and atypia reporting to define high-risk criteria.
NHS Scotland has made the decision to implement a national approach for the Provision of an Oesophageal Cell Collection Device (OCCD) and service delivery to pathology lab, pathology service and pathology reporting, in a 'Once for Scotland' approach. This procurement is to identify a holistic service provider that will be implemented across all NHS Scotland health boards for this provision.
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