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TCAT - Maple Project

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2025 at 09:20

Award

22 May 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "TCAT – Maple Project," was conducted by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This initiative falls under the Medical Equipment category and is located in the UKM region. The procurement phase is marked as complete, with the associated contract awarded on 22 May 2025. The process followed a limited procurement method, adopting an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified under Regulation 33, b (ii) due to technical specificity. The framework services agreement focuses on developing cell therapy treatment for a chronic autoimmune condition.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in medical equipment and biotechnology. Large enterprises with capabilities in supplying specialised equipment and technology would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can provide integral components or expertise in cell therapy treatments. The awarded contract, valued at £107,000, was secured by Infors HT, indicating a pivotal role for suppliers able to offer unique or technologically advanced products that align with NHS Scotland's innovation and resilience goals.

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Notice Title

TCAT - Maple Project

Notice Description

SNBTS have signed a framework services agreement for the development of a cell therapy treatment of a chronic autoimmune condition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS have signed a framework services agreement for the development of a cell therapy treatment of a chronic autoimmune condition.

Procurement Information

Regulation 33, b (ii)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ed3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029022-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 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
Karen Walls
Contact Email
karen.walls4@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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
1
Supplier Name

INFORS HT

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