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SNBTS Rapid Plasma Freezers

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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13 Feb 2026 at 12:20

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Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, part of NHS National Services Scotland, has concluded a procurement process for three rapid plasma freezers to be installed at the SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Heriot Watt University Campus, Edinburgh. This procurement, identified under the title "SNBTS Rapid Plasma Freezers," falls under the medical equipment category with CPV classifications including freezers and medical equipments. The contract was awarded to B Medical Systems S.à r.l with a value of £245,929, reflecting a 24-month duration, and was included under an open procurement method as outlined by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is complete, following an open tender procedure that began with bids closing on 8 December 2025, and the contract was signed on 5 February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment manufacturing and installation. Companies with expertise in providing rapid plasma freezing solutions are well-positioned to meet the stringent requirements set by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare, which mandates rapid freezing within 60 minutes. The inclusion of software, training, and maintenance as part of the contract presents additional avenues for service providers in associated fields to offer ongoing support and innovation in the sector. Given the procurement criteria focused on NHS requirements and cost, firms able to provide high-quality solutions at competitive prices are likely to thrive in similar opportunities with public health organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SNBTS Rapid Plasma Freezers

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") had the requirement for three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers to replace the existing freezers at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Heriot Watt University Campus, Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS) ("Health Board") commenced a Procurement Exercise for three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers, based at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Rapid Plasma Freezers are used during the manufacture of Fresh Frozen Plasma and Pooled Cryoprecipitate from whole blood donations and the freezing Plasma for Fractionation from whole blood and plasmapheresis collections. The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) Guide to the Preparation, Use and Quality Assurance of Blood Components requires "rapid freezing of clinical plasma components to -25oC or below within 60 minutes". This Tender covered the purchase and installation of three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier shall act as the Principal Contractor and shall be responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the replacement system and associated equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013374-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,929 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20266 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B Medical Systems S.à r.l.

Further Information

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