Tender

Provision of Human Blood Products

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Human Blood Products." This tender falls under the education sector and is located in Inverness, UK. The procurement is in the active stage and is proceeding through an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline set for 28 June 2021. The process involves creating a Framework Agreement that consists of five distinct Lots, with the bid opening date aligned with the submission deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies and biological products, particularly those able to provide human blood products and plasma required for experimental purposes. Companies capable of meeting the specified insurance requirements and with experience in handling sensitive biological materials will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The potential for a three-year initial contract term, with possible extensions, makes this an attractive opportunity for suppliers seeking long-term partnerships with a reputable educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Human Blood Products

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of Human Blood Products. This procurement exercise involves the creation of a Framework Agreement consisting of five Lots.

Lot Information

Human Donor Plasma

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement to procure human plasma for use in experiments.

Renewal: Initial contract term is three years (36 months) with the option of a twelve month extension at the sole discretion of the University.

Processed Human Plasma

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement to procure processed human plasma for use in experiments.

Renewal: Initial contract term is three years (36 months) with the option of a twelve month extension at the sole discretion of the University.

Human PBMC

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement to procure Human PBMC for use in experiments.

Renewal: Initial contract term is three years (36 months) with the option of a twelve month extension at the sole discretion of the University.

Blood products from donors diagnosed with Schizophrenia

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for blood products from donors who have a confirmed diagnosis of Schizophrenia.

Renewal: Initial contract term is three years (36 months) with the option of a twelve month extension at the sole discretion of the University.

Blood products from donors diagnosed with Cancer

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement to procure blood products from donors who have a confirmed diagnosis of Cancer.

Renewal: Initial contract term is three years (36 months) with the option of a twelve month extension at the sole discretion of the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000637145
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN416947
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33141520 - Plasma extracts

33141570 - Human blood

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2025 - dependent on continued requirement by the University.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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