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Managed Service for Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT)

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service

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28 Aug 2025 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has concluded an award stage in its procurement process for a managed microbiology service offering Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT). The procurement, identified under reference NP5023/14, is categorised under services with a focus on the repair and maintenance of medical equipment (CPV code: 50421000). This contract involves providing a comprehensive system that includes equipment, maintenance, diagnostics, and clinical education, among others. The procurement has taken place via a limited method without prior publication of a competition call, necessitated by the need for an extension to ensure continuity until a replacement contract is implemented. The awarded contract, valued at £150,000, was signed on 28th August 2025 and will ensure services are delivered in the UK, specifically for the SNBTS in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of medical testing equipment, particularly those specialising in microbiology services. Companies that can deliver integrated solutions compliant with the SNBTS requirements, such as testing for HCV, HBV, and HIV in various samples, are well-positioned to benefit. Large businesses like Roche Diagnostics, who have been successful in this particular contract, demonstrate the market's potential for firms capable of offering comprehensive service packages including upgrades and training. Businesses looking to expand in the healthcare sector, particularly in the UK region, would find similar tenders appealing for substantial growth and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Service for Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT)

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS),require a fully integrated microbiology managed service system for NAT (Nucleic Acid Testing). This includes equipment, maintenance, consumables, spare parts, upgrades, training, clinical education material, remote diagnostics, reporting and supports all to deliver a final result to the SNBTS information management system. Mandatory assays include the ability to detect HCV, HBV and HIV for in plasma/serum samples from blood donors and tissue donors. Tissue and stem cell donations may only be tested as individual donations. SNBTS test various tissue and stem cell blood samples as singletons but do not carry out any testing on non heart beating donations

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS),require a fully integrated microbiology managed service system for NAT (Nucleic Acid Testing). This includes equipment, maintenance, consumables, spare parts, upgrades, training, clinical education material, remote diagnostics, reporting and supports all to deliver a final result to the SNBTS information management system. Mandatory assays include the ability to detect HCV, HBV and HIV for in plasma/serum samples from blood donors and tissue donors. Tissue and stem cell donations may only be tested as individual donations. SNBTS test various tissue and stem cell blood samples as singletons but do not carry out any testing on non heart beating donations

Procurement Information

A project to replace the current contract has been concluded however due to the time that it takes to conduct a procurement exercise and the subsequent implementation period, delays have been encountered and have meant that a short extension is required to the current contract to ensure continuity of testing. This extension will be for a 6 month period from 01 November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052068-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 202512 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4BE
Postcode Area
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

Roche Diagnostics

Further Information

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