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Plasmapheresis Collection Systems

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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02 Jun 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), an organisation governed by public law, recently completed the procurement process for Plasmapheresis Collection Systems under the contract identifier NSS08325 (NSS202112). This procurement belongs to the medical equipment category, specifically aimed at enhancing self-sufficiency in plasma donation to produce Immunoglobulin therapeutic products. Located in the UKM region with a central office in Edinburgh, the procurement proceeded without a prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons, as outlined by EU regulation. Key dates include the award on 2nd June 2025, with Fresenius Kabi being the successful supplier, leading to an active contract valued at £390,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those experienced in manufacturing and maintaining high-quality plasmapheresis devices. Such suppliers are essential for meeting clinical demands and ensuring sustainable operations within the health sector. Organisations capable of delivering compatible consumables and maintenance services would benefit from engaging in similar contracts, leveraging technical expertise to secure more public procurement opportunities. Large companies with proven reliability and emphasis on innovation in the healthcare industry are well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature, potentially fostering robust growth and partnership with public health services.

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Notice Title

Plasmapheresis Collection Systems

Notice Description

There is a need for plasmapheresis devices to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency from volunteer plasma donations to manufacture Immunoglobulin (Ig) therapeutic product to meet clinical demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a need for plasmapheresis devices to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency from volunteer plasma donations to manufacture Immunoglobulin (Ig) therapeutic product to meet clinical demand. SNBTS require to procure consumables and maintenance for existing equipment for the collection of plasma.

Procurement Information

Regulation 72(1)(b) A change of contractor cannot be made for technical reasons such as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, services or installations and would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052ac6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029198-2025
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
£390,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.dickson@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313145522

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESENIUS KABI

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