This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 11:41

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 13:37

Award

10 Dec 2024 at 12:15

Tender

20 Sep 2024 at 11:28

Planning

10 Jul 2024 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service's Nucleic Acid Extraction System has been completed as of 21 November 2025, with the contract awarded to Biomerieux UK Ltd. This contract, valued at £88,500, covers the acquisition and installation of a new nucleic acid extraction system at the Jack Copland Centre, Heriot Watt University Campus in Edinburgh, under an open procedure. The initiative, spearheaded by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), primarily involves the replacement of existing equipment used for confirmatory nucleic acid testing. The procurement falls under the industry category of medical equipment and blood analysers.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical technology and laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in nucleic acid testing systems. Companies that act as principal contractors for supply, installation, and commissioning of complex medical systems may also find scope for involvement. The demand for quality and cost-effective solutions was pivotal in the tender, with NHS requirements and cost making up 70% and 30% of the award criteria respectively. The procurement process encouraged participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the importance of competitive advantage in terms of pricing and technological innovation within the medical sector.

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Notice Title

SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") had the requirement for one (1) Nucleic Acid Extraction System to replace the existing machine at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Heriot Watt University Campus, Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS) ("Health Board") were commencing a Procurement Exercise for a new nucleic acid extraction system, based at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. This would be used to perform confirmatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) testing on all blood, tissue and cell donations that were reactive in the initial screening assays. The National Microbiology Reference Unit (NMRU) also performs NAT screening on any blood, tissue and cell donations that fail, or were not suitable for NAT testing, on the automated Donor Testing platforms. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of one (1) Nucleic Acid Extraction System. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier should act as the Principal Contractor and should be responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the replacement system and associated equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047c57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076391-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Biomerieux UK Ltd

Roche Diagnostics Ltd

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