Award

Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Tender

09 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has awarded a contract titled "Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells" for the provision of services related to the collection and delivery of blood and tissue products across Scotland. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 1st September 2021 for a total value of £160,000. This contract encompasses critical services required by various NHS healthcare facilities and specialist units located in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and other regions of Scotland.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and healthcare services, particularly those specialising in medical transport and supply chain management. Firms that can demonstrate capabilities in quality service delivery and have the necessary insurance and financial stability are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit by offering specialised services in this vital health sector.

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Notice Title

Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of collection and delivery of blood components, samples, tissues and cells for specialist units.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of collection and delivery of blood components, samples, tissues and cells for specialist units based around Scotland, to include but not limited to the following sites: -SNBTS Jack Copland Centre - Heriot Watt Research Park, Riccarton -Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh -Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh --Gartnavel Hub, Glasgow Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow -Donor Centre, Edinburgh -Donor Centre, Glasgow -Donor Centre, Dundee -Donor Centre Aberdeen -Donor Centre Inverness -Pentland Science Park The transfer of blood components, samples, tissues and cells will be to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally.

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 1 year from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for two (2) twelve (12) month extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000641369
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436498
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAGLE COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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