Planning

Apheresis Collection Systems

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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Planning

20 Dec 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Apheresis Collection Systems. This procurement is focused on the health sector and will involve multiple jurisdictions including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. The upcoming market consultation day is scheduled for the 29th of January 2020, with a follow-up contract notice anticipated to be published shortly after. The intention is for the new contract to be operational by the 1st of February 2021, ensuring that the service meets the highest quality standards and regulatory requirements.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of healthcare technology, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and systems maintenance. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions, technology, and comprehensive support services will be well-suited to compete. The procurement process will allow businesses to engage directly with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service and other associated authorities, creating avenues for growth and collaboration in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apheresis Collection Systems

Notice Description

The Blood Services of Scotland (Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service), Wales (Welsh Blood Service) Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland Blood Service) and Ireland (Irish Blood Transfusion Service) will jointly be engaging with the market for the provision of an Apheresis Collection System, comprising the supply of technology, incorporating all equipment, consumables, software, delivery, installation, training and fully comprehensive systems maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note this is not the start of a procurement process; a separate contract notice may be published to cover this requirement. The Blood Services of Scotland (Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service), Wales (Welsh Blood Service) Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland Blood Service) and Ireland (Irish Blood Transfusion Service) will jointly be engaging with the market for the provision of an Apheresis Collection System, comprising the supply of technology, incorporating all equipment, consumables, software, delivery, installation, training and fully comprehensive systems maintenance. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is undertaking this procurement and shall make the award hereunder, as the Project Team are in the early planning and market engagement stage of the procurement process, it is not yet fully determined whether SNBTS will let the contract for and on behalf of each Authority or whether each Authority will enter into an individual contract with the successful Bidder on the basis of the terms and conditions of contract contained in the Invitation to Tender. The above requirements will be tendered under OJEU rules for a new contract to be operational for a period which maximizes return on investment The general objectives of the procurement will be to maintain and improve the service provided to donors. It is essential that any outcome achieves the highest quality standards, provides cost effective systems utilising technology that meets the current and future needs of the Services. It is also essential that compliance with terms and conditions, European and Public procurement legislation and with current regulatory requirements including applicable Directives are also achieved. Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help us inform our requirements, the Services would like to consult the market to establish the likely level of interest and identify opportunities to maximize efficiencies and in delivering a contract that meets our current and future needs and ensures best value delivery from public expenditure. It is the intention of the Blood Services to invite those organisations who express an interest to a market consultation day to be held at SNBTS, Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh on the 29th of January 2020 (time to be advised). As part of the market consultation day, the Blood Services will hold a session to present the current position; the governance of the project; an overview of each service; current procurement routes under consideration etc. Following this, there will be an opportunity for interested suppliers to deliver a presentation on their company along with information on systems that may meet the services requirements and provide indicative commercial information/solutions to aid the Blood Services in developing their respective Business Case. It is anticipated the contract notice relating to a future contract may be submitted for publication shortly after the market consultation day. All service providers should respond to the published contract notice. Organisations attending the market consultation day will not have any advantage over organisations who do not participate in this process as all records of the event will be made available upon request, ensuring transparency, fairness and equity of opportunity is applied. The intention is that a new contract will be fully implemented by 01 February 2021. To enable the Services to ensure facilities on the day are adequate to support the smooth running of the event, interested organisations are required to respond to the Prior Information Notice but must also confirm the number of members of staff that they intend to send. It is strongly recommended that those attending are suitably knowledgeable to ensure maximum technical and commercial output from this session is possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000608338
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375851
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.dickson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1313145522

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
TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375851
    Apheresis Collection Systems - The Blood Services of Scotland (Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service), Wales (Welsh Blood Service) Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland Blood Service) and Ireland (Irish Blood Transfusion Service) will jointly be engaging with the market for the provision of an Apheresis Collection System, comprising the supply of technology, incorporating all equipment, consumables, software, delivery, installation, training and fully comprehensive systems maintenance.

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