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Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2024 at 08:05

Award

20 Sep 2024 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has completed a procurement process for the Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits, with the contract awarded on 20th September 2024. The contract, valued at £283,000, will provide a fully integrated microbiology testing system including assays, instrumentation, and data management software to ensure accurate and timely results for SNBTS' information management systems. The main location for these services is the Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh. This procurement process was carried out using a limited award procedure without prior publication, extending the existing contract for four months due to procurement delays.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance services. Companies that provide high-quality microbiology testing solutions and have the capability to manage large-scale serological screening will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Specifically, the service includes mandatory and discretionary testing for various microbiological markers, making it ideal for businesses with a strong background in medical diagnostics. Suppliers capable of delivering consistent quality and integrating with the SNBTS's information management systems will be well-positioned to compete and grow their business through this contract. The awarded supplier for this extension is Abbott, a large-scale and reputable medical equipment provider.

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Notice Title

Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits

Notice Description

The Authority requires a fully integrated microbiology testing system including all the mandatory and discretionary microbiology testing within a managed service. This includes the assays, instrumentation and data management software to deliver a final result to the Authority's information management system(s).

Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS collects approximately 160,000 blood and tissue donations each year, these are tested at the Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh within the Manufacturing Department of SNBTS. The Manufacturing Department performs a wide range of testing services; these include the large-scale serological screening of blood and tissue donations for microbiological markers such as HBsAg, HCV, HIV and Syphilis. Discretionary testing of HTLV, HBc and CMV. There is also a requirement for smaller scale screening for malaria antibodies on selected donations.

Procurement Information

A project to replace the current contract is currently underway however due to the time that it takes to conduct a procurement exercise, delays have been encountered and have meant that a short extension is required to ensure continuity of testing. This extension will be for a 4 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033490-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£283,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 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
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
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT

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