Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

AwardUpdate

10 Sep 2025 at 15:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has awarded a contract titled "Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing" under procurement ID NP6026/16. Classified under the services category, the contract focuses on repair and maintenance services of medical equipment, specifically involving nucleic acid testing (NAT) for HEV, HAV, and Parvo B19. The procurement takes place in the UK, with services being delivered primarily at the SNBTS Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland. The award was last updated on 10th September 2025, with an ongoing contract period that extends until 31st October 2025, followed by a necessary six-month extension starting from 1st November 2025 due to procurement and implementation delays.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment and healthcare services industry, particularly those with expertise in integrated microbiology systems. It requires comprehensive solutions, including equipment supply, maintenance, and the provision of consumables and clinical support. With a contract value of £2,020,500, the opportunity is especially lucrative for larger suppliers capable of providing end-to-end services and handling complex requirements. The successful supplier, Grifols UK Ltd, exemplifies the scale and capabilities expected for such a comprehensive service, setting a high standard for potential competitors. This procurement demonstrates a long-term commitment to advancing medical testing and offers a competitive edge for businesses equipped to innovate in this critical healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a fully integrated microbiology managed service system for NAT (Nucleic Acid Testing) for HEV, HAV and Parvo B19 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 Authority's information management system. Mandatory assays include the ability to detect HEV HAV and Parvo B19 in plasma/serum samples from blood donors and also from tissue and stem cell donors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055506-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£2,020,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2017 - 31 Oct 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH17 7QT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Liberton/Gilmerton
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Grifols Uk Ltd

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...