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Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2023 at 08:17

Tender

22 Jun 2023 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) through The Common Services Agency is seeking to replace twenty automated blood separators. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves the delivery, installation, and commissioning of these blood separators at the SNBTS headquarters in Edinburgh. The contract, with an estimated value of £350,000, is classified under goods in the healthcare industry category.

This tender by SNBTS presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare equipment sector, specifically those experienced in supplying automated medical devices. Companies capable of handling the supply, installation, and commissioning of sophisticated medical equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows interested parties to bid electronically, with award criteria focused on both quality and cost factors.

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Notice Title

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) was tendering for the replacement of Twenty (20) Blood Separators that have come to the end of their planned working life. The contract also covered installation and commissioning as well as the supply of the Blood Separators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) required replacement of twenty (20) automated blood separators, at the Jack Copland Centre. Automated blood separators are used for the controlled separation of primary and secondary blood components, post centrifugation. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of twenty (20) automated blood separators. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier shall act as the Principal Contractor and shall be responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the twenty (20) automated blood separators and associated equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dbb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030195-2023
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£374,804 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 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
Jamie Kelly
Contact Email
jamie.kelly@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7811719906

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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESENIUS KABI

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