Award

Calibration Services

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2021 at 00:00

Tender

04 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is currently seeking suppliers for a "Calibration Services" tender aimed at calibrating various pieces of equipment essential for their operations. This public procurement process is categorised under the Health industry and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 7th July 2021. The procurement follows an open method, allowing any interested suppliers to submit their proposals for consideration. Bidders are advised that this contract may be extended up to three years after its commencement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those that are ISO 17025 accredited, as compliance with stringent calibration standards is a key requirement. Companies with experience in providing high-quality calibration solutions and robust financial and technical capabilities will be well-positioned to compete in this process. Additionally, suppliers of general calibration services can also partake in this tender, enhancing their collaboration with a critical public health institution.

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Notice Title

Calibration Services

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment

Lot Information

General Calibration

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment. SNBTS utilise a variety of measurement and logging equipment throughout the service. These are used in a number of different applications, and operating environments. Lot 2 is for items that do not require to be calibrated in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025. The objective of this procurement is to specify the calibration requirements for temperature measuring / logging equipment used within the SNBTS. The contract will include all calibration required of equipment.

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 3 years 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.

Calibration to ISO 17025

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment. SNBTS utilise a variety of measurement and logging equipment throughout the service. These are used in a number of different applications, and operating environments. Lot 1 is for items that require to be calibrated in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025 by an ISO 17025 accredited organisation. The objective of this procurement is to specify the calibration requirements for temperature measuring / logging equipment used within the SNBTS. The specification for the calibration will be provided to internal and external ISO 17025 accredited suppliers of calibration services to ensure consistent and compliant calibration of temperature measuring / logging equipment. The contract will include all calibration required of equipment.

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 3 years 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-r6ebe6-0000641177
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425546
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50413000 - Repair and maintenance services of checking apparatus

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.dickson@nhs.scot
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

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