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SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 14:45

Tender

29 May 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the replacement of thirteen blood component centrifuges at the SNBTS Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh was conducted by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The tender, launched under the title "SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges," is classified under the industry category of centrifuges (CPV code 42931000). This open procedure had its award stage completed recently, with Henderson Biomedical securing the contract valued at £331,918. The procurement covered a contract period of 24 months, including warranties, and required the supplier to be the principal contractor responsible for supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the equipment.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those experienced in laboratory equipment supply and maintenance. Companies specialising in scientific and medical equipment installations would find this procurement well-suited to their business model due to the comprehensive nature of the requirements, including software, training, and equipment maintenance. The contract's focus on quality, aligned with NHS requirements, and cost efficiency, further delineates the strategic importance of high-quality performance alongside competitive pricing as key to securing such contracts, fostering growth through association with reputable public health services.

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Notice Title

SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges

Notice Description

SNBTS required replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS required replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier will now act as the Principal Contractor and is now responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the replacement Blood Component Centrifuges and associated equipment. The contractor will have, before making an offer, examined the supplied drawings, taken all necessary measurements and made provisions in his offer for all works shown or specified, or which can reasonably be inferred from the specification to be required. and for all incidental work of every description necessary for the completion of the contract in a thoroughly satisfactory and professional manner, as no claim was recognised on grounds of lack of knowledge of the works involved. SNBTS had the requirement that the winning bidder would be the sole point of contact for all maintenance and breakdown calls for all of the equipment to be supplied in this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048496-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42931000 - Centrifuges

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

42931110 - Floor-model centrifuges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£331,918 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 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
Scott Lawson
Contact Email
scott.lawson3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7483975228

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENDERSON BIOMEDICAL

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