Tender

Apheresis Collection Systems

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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Tender

18 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), alongside the Welsh Blood Service, Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service, and Irish Blood Transfusion Service, is currently seeking tenders for "Apheresis Collection Systems". This procurement falls under the health industry category and is based in the United Kingdom, specifically spanning regions like Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, and Dublin. The procurement stage is at the tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 29 January 2021. This process is conducted through an open procedure, allowing full participation from interested bidders.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and device manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in blood collection technology. Companies that can offer comprehensive systems—including necessary equipment, consumables, maintenance, and training—will be well-positioned to compete. With the increasing demand for therapeutic doses of platelets across the involved authorities, businesses that can meet the stringent requirements and provide innovative solutions will find significant avenues for growth within this contract.

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Notice Title

Apheresis Collection Systems

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), Welsh Blood Service (WBS), Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) and Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) requires Apheresis Collection Systems providing the Authorities with systems to allow the collection of a single, double or triple adult therapeutic dose of platelets from one donor. The system must include all elements required, equipment, consumables, maintenance, training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), Welsh Blood Service (WBS), Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) and Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) requires Apheresis Collection Systems providing the Authorities with systems to allow the collection of a single, double or triple adult therapeutic dose of platelets from one donor. The system must include all elements required, equipment, consumables, maintenance, training. Collection targets by Authority: SNBTS Therapeutic doses expected per annum nationally - 15,244 IBTS Therapeutic doses expected per annum nationally - 19,500 WBS Therapeutic doses expected per annum nationally - 5,500 NIBTS Therapeutic doses expected per annum nationally - 10,000

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 7 years from the date of commencement of the Contract. The Authorities shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for three (3) twelve (12) month extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000633527
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402675
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Additional Buyers

IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

WELSH BLOOD SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.dickson@nhs.scot, huw.lovett@wales.nhs.uk, matt.gillespie@nibts.hscni.net, paul.behan@ibts.ie
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
TLM Scotland

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=DEC402675
    Apheresis Collection Systems - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), Welsh Blood Service (WBS), Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) and Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) requires Apheresis Collection Systems providing the Authorities with systems to allow the collection of a single, double or triple adult therapeutic dose of platelets from one donor. The system must include all elements required, equipment, consumables, maintenance, training.

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