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Automated Testing Platform for Blood Borne Infections and Associated Consumables

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is seeking suppliers for an Automated Testing Platform for Blood Borne Infections and Associated Consumables, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of confirmatory testing processes. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been initiated as an open procurement process under the goods category. Key dates include the deadline for bids on October 31, 2019, and the contract signing, which took place on February 28, 2020. The project relates to the health industry and will be delivered in Edinburgh, with an active contract value of £98,000.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and consumables. Companies that can provide automated testing systems, associated consumables, and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on improving testing accuracy and efficiency positions providers of innovative diagnostic solutions and healthcare technologies to meet the specific needs outlined by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.

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Notice Title

Automated Testing Platform for Blood Borne Infections and Associated Consumables

Notice Description

The NMRU uses a variety of assays to follow confirmatory testing algorithms. Most testing is manual but some assays can be run on testing platforms to reduce manual steps and apply some level of automations to the testing, reducing sources of error and staff time. NMRU currently use an automated ELFA testing platform, to test for markers of HBV and HIV infection. The intention is that SNBTS will purchase a new analyser and enter into a contract for all consumables required to run the system along with any maintenance requirements that the system may have.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is a division of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). Accountable to the Scottish Government, NSS works at the very heart of the health service, providing national support services and expert advice to NHSScotland. It also plays an active and crucial role in the delivery of effective healthcare to patients and the public. The NMRU (National Microbiology Reference Unit) provides a confirmatory service for the mandatory and discretionary microbiological markers of infection as specified by JPAC in the Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK (Red Book) e.g. HIV, HBV, HCV, HTLV, HEV, syphilis and malaria. Confirmatory testing is an important part of the donor testing process as it helps identify donors with false positive results in the screening process and donors with blood borne infections that can harm the blood supply. Test results from confirmatory testing algorithms using a variety of MTEG approved diagnostic test kits allow donors without real markers of infection to be safely re-instated back onto the donor panel; these would otherwise be lost to the service. Rapid diagnosis of infection allows donors to receive appropriate treatment, if available, and counselling for potentially life limiting/changing infections. Rapid diagnosis also means that donors have the knowledge to modify their behaviour to help prevent further spread of disease. Importantly, confirmation of positive donors keeps the blood supply safe from known blood borne infections. The NMRU uses a variety of assays to follow confirmatory testing algorithms. Most testing is manual but some assays can be run on testing platforms to reduce manual steps and apply some level of automations to the testing, reducing sources of error and staff time. NMRU currently use an automated ELFA testing platform, to test for markers of HBV and HIV infection. The intention is that SNBTS will purchase a new analyser and enter into a contract for all consumables required to run the system along with any maintenance requirements that the system may have.

Renewal: SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for three (3) twelve (12) month extension periods subject to giving not less than six (6) months' notice to the successful Bidder, such notice to expire not later than the date upon which the Contract would otherwise have expired.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000600239
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382409
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
SME

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
£98,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20206 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BIOMERIEUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368478
    Automated Testing Platform for Blood Borne Infections and Associated Consumables - The NMRU uses a variety of assays to follow confirmatory testing algorithms. Most testing is manual but some assays can be run on testing platforms to reduce manual steps and apply some level of automations to the testing, reducing sources of error and staff time. NMRU currently use an automated ELFA testing platform, to test for markers of HBV and HIV infection. The intention is that SNBTS will purchase a new analyser and enter into a contract for all consumables required to run the system along with any maintenance requirements that the system may have.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382409
    Automated Testing Platform for Blood Borne Infections and Associated Consumables - The NMRU uses a variety of assays to follow confirmatory testing algorithms. Most testing is manual but some assays can be run on testing platforms to reduce manual steps and apply some level of automations to the testing, reducing sources of error and staff time. NMRU currently use an automated ELFA testing platform, to test for markers of HBV and HIV infection. The intention is that SNBTS will purchase a new analyser and enter into a contract for all consumables required to run the system along with any maintenance requirements that the system may have.

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