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TCAT - Maple Project

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

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02 Jun 2025 at 09:21

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22 May 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the TCAT – Maple Project, undertaken by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has reached the contract completion stage as of 2nd June 2025. This project falls under the "Medical equipments" category, with a focus on developing a cell therapy treatment for a chronic autoimmune condition. The procurement was carried out using a limited procedure with a framework services agreement and was awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific. The buying organisation is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and the contract value is noted at £85,209.65.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in medical technologies, particularly those with innovation capacity in cell therapy treatments. While this specific procurement followed a limited procedure due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, it underscores the potential for companies with unique technological offerings to engage in such high-value contracts. Enterprises capable of providing critical medical equipment with specialised technological capabilities would be well-positioned to engage with similar future initiatives, potentially leading to significant business growth and development in the healthcare sector.

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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-051ed7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029023-2025
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
£85,209 Under £100K

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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

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