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TCAT - CliniMACS Prodigy

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

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08 Jul 2025 at 10:38

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement of medical equipment titled "TCAT – CliniMACS Prodigy". This contract, awarded on 8th July 2025, involves the supply of medical equipment intended to support the development of current and new products, including CTLs against new targets and iPSC processing. The contract was awarded to Adthera Bio Limited, based in Birmingham. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified under Regulation 33, as the purchase falls outside the scope of the directive. The procurement stage is classified as complete, with the contract having a value of GBP 100,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for enterprises engaged in the manufacturing and supply of advanced medical equipment, particularly equipment essential for biomedical research and product development. Given the technical specificity of the requirements, businesses with expertise in innovative healthcare solutions and the capability to provide bespoke offerings would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Large-scale suppliers, such as Adthera Bio Limited, with a footprint in the UK, can leverage such projects to bolster their portfolio in specialised medical equipment supply chains, enhancing their market presence and credibility within the health sector.

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Notice Title

TCAT - CliniMACS Prodigy

Notice Description

Purchase of a CliniMACS Prodigy

Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS are required to purchase 1x CliniMACS Prodigy to support development of current and new products eg. CTLs against new targets and iPSC processing.

Procurement Information

Regulation 33, b (ii)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05541c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038177-2025
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 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

ADTHERA BIO

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