Award

Bacterial Monitoring

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Tender

24 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is conducting a tender for Bacterial Monitoring, aimed at procuring replacement equipment for their automated microbial detection system used for various blood products. This procurement falls under the Health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender period will conclude on 4th February 2021, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The contract awarded on 5th October 2021 has a total value of £2,000,000, with provisions for a potential extension of up to three additional 12-month periods.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in medical equipment and laboratory technologies. Companies with a focus on health services, particularly those with experience in automated monitoring systems, would be well-suited to engage in the procurement. Given the importance of ensuring blood safety, firms that can provide high-quality, reliable solutions will find a competitive edge in this market. The involvement of both SNBTS and the Welsh Blood Service indicates a larger procurement collaboration, broadening the scope for suppliers outside the immediate geographic area.

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Notice Title

Bacterial Monitoring

Notice Description

The object of the exercise is to procure replacement equipment for the automated microbial detection system of apheresis platelets, platelets in PAS, buffy coat pooled platelets in plasma, concentrated red cells, PF plasma, FFP and cryoprecipitate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"); and Welsh Blood Service ("WBS"), are collaborating together on this procurement, the object of which is to procure replacement equipment for the automated microbial detection system of apheresis platelets, platelets in PAS, buffy coat pooled platelets in plasma, concentrated red cells, PF plasma, FFP and cryoprecipitate. The bacteriological monitoring process is a measure intended to improve the safety of the platelets produced by the Blood Establishments. Platelets are stored at 22+-2oC. This allows many bacterial species to reproduce at a rate sufficient to cause significant contamination of the product risking potential harm to a patient, in some cases, just two days. The automated microbial detection system involves taking a sample of the platelet components on day 2 of their life and inoculating it into culture bottles. The bottles are continually monitored using an automated microbial detection system, which will flag positive bottles to the Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS), ePROGESA. Contaminated units will be withdrawn from the blood supply. All apheresis platelets and, buffy coat pooled platelets in plasma and platelets in PAS manufactured by the Blood Establishment will be subject to this monitoring unless exempted on a concessionary basis. Bidders must confirm that their proposed equipment can meet or exceed the requirements detailed in the Invitation to Tender and any deviations or variances must be clearly highlighted. Although SNBTS is undertaking this procurement and shall make the award hereunder, it is intended that SNBTS and WBS 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 (each a "Contract").

Options: SNBTS may extend the contract for up to 3 x 12 month periods.

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 60 months from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS 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-r6ebe6-0000638032
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433475
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Three (3), Twelve (12) month extensions will be allowed.

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
Additional Buyers

WELSH BLOOD SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.dickson@nhs.net, gordon.dickson@nhs.scot, huw.lovett@wales.nhs.uk
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOMERIEUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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