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NSS Mobile Breast Screening Units (MBSU)

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

Buyer Address: 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, EH12 9EB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Jenny Paterson

Contact Email: jennifer.paterson2@nhs.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 7816450405

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
970920.0 GBP
Published
03 Jun 2025, 13:18
Deadline
11 Jul 2025, 09:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The NHS Requirement is for quantity four (4) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2025/2026 to 2026/2027 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 2-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 4x MBSU.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The NHS Requirement is for quantity four (4) mobile breast screening units (MBSU) to be purchased and delivered between financial years 2025/2026 to 2026/2027 at a rate of 2x MBSU per Financial Year over the 2-year period, with the award of contract made at a fixed cost for the 4x MBSU.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Value: GBP 970,920

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): COST OF CONTRACT

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