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Calibration Services

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2021 at 12:35

Tender

04 Jun 2021 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is seeking suppliers for Calibration Services, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of checking apparatus as part of their procurement process. The tender is currently active and classified under the services category, with an emphasis on calibration to ISO 17025 standards for certain equipment. Suppliers are expected to submit their bids by the deadline of 7th July 2021, following an open procurement method that facilitates broad participation. The service location is in Edinburgh, UK, and the contract is set for an initial period of three years, subject to extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those accredited to ISO 17025, as well as those providing general calibration solutions. Companies capable of demonstrating strong quality assurance and competitive pricing will be particularly well-positioned to compete. With a contract period that allows for renewal, this is an opportunity for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships with a public authority within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Calibration Services

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment

Lot Information

General Calibration

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment. SNBTS utilise a variety of measurement and logging equipment throughout the service. These are used in a number of different applications, and operating environments. Lot 2 is for items that do not require to be calibrated in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025. The objective of this procurement is to specify the calibration requirements for temperature measuring / logging equipment used within the SNBTS. The contract will include all calibration required of equipment.

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 3 years from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for three (3) twelve (12) month extension periods.

Calibration to ISO 17025

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment. SNBTS utilise a variety of measurement and logging equipment throughout the service. These are used in a number of different applications, and operating environments. Lot 1 is for items that require to be calibrated in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025 by an ISO 17025 accredited organisation. The objective of this procurement is to specify the calibration requirements for temperature measuring / logging equipment used within the SNBTS. The specification for the calibration will be provided to internal and external ISO 17025 accredited suppliers of calibration services to ensure consistent and compliant calibration of temperature measuring / logging equipment. The contract will include all calibration required of equipment.

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 3 years from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for three (3) twelve (12) month extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b864
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021164-2021
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50413000 - Repair and maintenance services of checking apparatus

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.dickson@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313145522

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4BE
Post Town
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

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