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SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2025 at 15:53

Tender

07 Jan 2025 at 12:15

Planning

12 Dec 2024 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the supply and maintenance of van refrigeration units. The project, titled "SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance," falls under the specialist vehicles industry category. The procurement aimed to modify ten Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles, which were previously purchased without refrigeration compartments, to meet the requirements for transporting blood components. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process has moved to the award stage as of 27 February 2025. The selected supplier for this contract, valued at GBP 150,000, is TSL, a Glasgow-based SME.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle modifications, refrigeration equipment installation, and maintenance services. Companies equipped to handle technical requirements such as temperature control and monitoring systems will find this project particularly well-suited. The necessary ongoing maintenance component provides a steady demand for services, fostering long-term business relationships. Additionally, firms with experience in working to stringent health service regulations, particularly those involved with transport and storage of medical components, could leverage this project to demonstrate their capabilities and secure future contracts within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance

Notice Description

Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was also required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Vans are used for the transportation of Blood Components from the central hub locations to hospitals and blood banks around the country as required for the service. Each van is required to have two separate compartments, with one for transport non-temperature controlled items (Ambient compartment), and the other compartment to be refrigerated for the transport of temperature controlled Blood Components (Refrigerated compartment). Transportation of Blood Components is completed in accordance with NATS TRAN 020. The refrigerated compartment must maintain the surface temperature of units of Blood Components 2degC to 10degC during transportation. Temperature monitoring (with alarms for out of specified limits) of the refrigerated compartment during transportation is required. Records of temperature during transport were required. *Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was also required*

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c7a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007702-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,592 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months 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
Sara Maciver
Contact Email
sara.maciver@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7483104015

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, TLM82 Glasgow City

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TSL

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