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Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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22 Dec 2021 at 09:44

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Tender

09 Apr 2021 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is conducting a tender for the "Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells." This procurement falls under the courier services category and is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £160,000. The contract was signed on 1st September 2021, and the overall duration is set for one initial year with two optional twelve-month extensions. The tender was opened to submissions under an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the courier services industry, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive medical materials. Companies specialising in logistics and transport, especially those with a track record of working with healthcare-related deliveries, will find this contract appealing. The involvement of local and international NHS health boards and private hospitals further indicates a potential for sustained business relationships for successful bidders in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of collection and delivery of blood components, samples, tissues and cells for specialist units.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of collection and delivery of blood components, samples, tissues and cells for specialist units based around Scotland, to include but not limited to the following sites: -SNBTS Jack Copland Centre - Heriot Watt Research Park, Riccarton -Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh -Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh --Gartnavel Hub, Glasgow Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow -Donor Centre, Edinburgh -Donor Centre, Glasgow -Donor Centre, Dundee -Donor Centre Aberdeen -Donor Centre Inverness -Pentland Science Park The transfer of blood components, samples, tissues and cells will be to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally.

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 1 year from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for two (2) twelve (12) month extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a43c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032005-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4BE
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Eagle Couriers

Further Information

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