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Provision of Dry Ice

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, located at The Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh, has initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of Dry Ice." This procurement falls under the goods category within the health industry and is currently at the award stage. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with key dates including the tender's completion on November 30, 2018, and the contract being signed on December 21, 2018, valued at £111,558. The service is critical as it supports the transportation of frozen blood products and tissues, thereby maintaining essential cold chain logistics.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in cold chain logistics and dry ice products. Businesses that provide packaging and transportation solutions for medical supplies or those involved in the health sector will find this tender particularly relevant. Entities with experience in supplying goods that comply with health regulations and those possessing the necessary insurance certifications would be well positioned to compete for future contracts in this domain, thereby enhancing their market presence and capacity in the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Dry Ice

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland), a statutory body constituted in terms of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (as amended) and having its headquarters at Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9ED acting through its division the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") requires the supply of Dry Ice to its main manufacturing site At the Jack Copland Centre and regional hub/transfusion centres. SNBTS is the specialist provider of transfusion medicine in Scotland, supplying high quality blood, tissues and cells services. SNBTS works with communities, hospitals and professionals to ensure that the donor's gift is used wisely and effectively for the benefit of patients. Dry Ice in pellet form (10kg bags) is used for the transport of frozen blood products, tissue products such as bone, tendons and hearts valves and cells. The use of dry ice is to ensure that the cold chain can be maintained.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland), a statutory body constituted in terms of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (as amended) and having its headquarters at Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9ED acting through its division the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") requires the supply of Dry Ice to its main manufacturing site At the Jack Copland Centre and regional hub/transfusion centres. SNBTS is the specialist provider of transfusion medicine in Scotland, supplying high quality blood, tissues and cells services. SNBTS works with communities, hospitals and professionals to ensure that the donor's gift is used wisely and effectively for the benefit of patients. Dry Ice in pellet form (10kg bags) is used for the transport of frozen blood products, tissue products such as bone, tendons and hearts valves and cells. The use of dry ice is to ensure that the cold chain can be maintained.

Renewal: The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the contract beyond the three year initial Contract Term for three (3) twelve (12) month periods subject to giving not less than six (6) months' notice to the successful Bidder, such notice to expire no later than the date upon which the Contract would otherwise have expired.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000562905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348833
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,558 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sheila.ferguson4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1313145542

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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335941
    Provision of Dry Ice - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland), a statutory body constituted in terms of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (as amended) and having its headquarters at Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9ED acting through its division the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") requires the supply of Dry Ice to its main manufacturing site At the Jack Copland Centre and regional hub/transfusion centres. SNBTS is the specialist provider of transfusion medicine in Scotland, supplying high quality blood, tissues and cells services. SNBTS works with communities, hospitals and professionals to ensure that the donor's gift is used wisely and effectively for the benefit of patients. Dry Ice in pellet form (10kg bags) is used for the transport of frozen blood products, tissue products such as bone, tendons and hearts valves and cells. The use of dry ice is to ensure that the cold chain can be maintained.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348833
    Provision of Dry Ice - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland), a statutory body constituted in terms of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (as amended) and having its headquarters at Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9ED acting through its division the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") requires the supply of Dry Ice to its main manufacturing site At the Jack Copland Centre and regional hub/transfusion centres. SNBTS is the specialist provider of transfusion medicine in Scotland, supplying high quality blood, tissues and cells services. SNBTS works with communities, hospitals and professionals to ensure that the donor's gift is used wisely and effectively for the benefit of patients. Dry Ice in pellet form (10kg bags) is used for the transport of frozen blood products, tissue products such as bone, tendons and hearts valves and cells. The use of dry ice is to ensure that the cold chain can be maintained.

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