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Plasmapheresis Collection Systems

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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25 Jun 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Plasmapheresis Collection Systems is conducted by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, based in Edinburgh, at The Jack Copland Centre. This tender falls under the medical equipment industry category and targets the procurement of goods. The contract, awarded to Fresenius Kabi Limited and Fresenius Kabi Ltd, aims to achieve self-sufficiency in manufacturing Immunoglobulin (Ig) therapeutic products from volunteer plasma donations. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with a contract period lasting 1,080 days. The contract was signed on 8th December 2020, with delivery expected within the UKM region, supporting clinical demand through strategic partnerships and existing infrastructure.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for firms involved in medical equipment supply, particularly those specialising in plasmapheresis devices and related consumables. Companies with expertise in providing maintenance for existing medical equipment and strong technical integration capabilities would be well-suited for collaboration. Large-scale suppliers, such as Fresenius Kabi, which have established relationships within the UK healthcare sector, are positioned to leverage this contract to expand their influence and technological offerings in the healthcare industry. The initiative highlights a need for continued innovation in medical technology and presents an opportunity for new and strategic entrants to market their cutting-edge solutions.

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Notice Title

Plasmapheresis Collection Systems

Notice Description

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05533b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034999-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
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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