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Clinical Apheresis

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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AwardUpdate

23 Sep 2025 at 08:50

Award

25 Jul 2023 at 10:26

Tender

10 Mar 2023 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "Clinical Apheresis," is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). Located in Edinburgh, UK, this tender falls under the industry category of medical equipment, specifically targeting the procurement of therapeutic apheresis machines and associated hardware. The procurement stage was updated in September 2025, focusing on awarding contracts, though the original tendering process began with submissions closing in April 2023. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and significant awards have been made, including an active contract with Terumo BCT NV as a supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in medical equipment manufacturing and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in apheresis technology and associated consumables. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in cell separation and photopheresis, along with reliable maintenance services, stand to benefit. The contract involves replacing ageing equipment with new machines across NHS centers, and there is potential for future options to supply additional units, supporting long-term partnerships with healthcare institutions such as NSS. Large-scale suppliers with robust technical and commercial propositions are particularly well-suited to compete in this strategically important procurement.

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Notice Title

Clinical Apheresis

Notice Description

The contract will cover the provision of Cell Separator and Photopheresis Machines, operating software, maintenance and associated consumables.

Lot Information

Therapeutic apheresis (lot 1 & 2)

SNBTS currently have a total of 17 machines and require to replace 16 machines as part of the initial award. To ensure that procedures can be performed in all SNBTS centres SNBTS will look to award 50% of the number of machines required to each winning bidder in lot 1 & lot 2 SNBTS reserve the right to take up an option of an additional machine at some stage during the contract period. SNBTS now require to add one additional machine.

Options: SNBTS reserve the right to take up the option of additional machines if required.

Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for three (3) twelve (12) Contract Month periods subject to giving not less than six (6) Contract Months' notice to the Contractor.

Photopheresis (lot 3)

SNBTS provides extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) out of its Clinical Apheresis Units (CAU) in the West of Scotland and the South-East of Scotland. SNBTS perform approximately 409 ECP procedures per annum. Lot 3 for photopheresis will be a single award to 1 supplier. SNBTS currently have a total of 3 machines and require to replace all 3 machines. SNBTS reserve the right to take up an option of an additional machine at some stage during the contract period.

Options: SNBTS reserve the right to take up the option of additional machines if required.

Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for three (3) twelve (12) Contract Month periods subject to giving not less than six (6) Contract Months' notice to the Contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b1d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058758-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,727,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sheila.ferguson2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313145542

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FRESENIUS KABI

TERUMO BCT

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