Award

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Tender

22 Jun 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) in Edinburgh initiated a tender process for the procurement of Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators. This procurement falls under the health industry category and involves goods as the main procurement category. The contract, now complete, was awarded to Fresenius Kabi Limited for the amount of £374,804. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the main procurement activity taking place in the UKM region. The deadline for submission was on 13th October 2023.

This tender process presents significant business opportunities for companies interested in supplying healthcare equipment, particularly in the field of blood separation technology. Businesses in the health industry with experience in providing medical devices and equipment maintenance would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. As the contract has been awarded, successful bidders will have the opportunity to work closely with the NHS National Services Scotland and contribute to the improvement of healthcare services in the region.

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Notice Title

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) was tendering for the replacement of Twenty (20) Blood Separators that have come to the end of their planned working life. The contract also covered installation and commissioning as well as the supply of the Blood Separators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) required replacement of twenty (20) automated blood separators, at the Jack Copland Centre. Automated blood separators are used for the controlled separation of primary and secondary blood components, post centrifugation. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of twenty (20) automated blood separators. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier shall act as the Principal Contractor and shall be responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the twenty (20) automated blood separators and associated equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000732116
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490393
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£374,804 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20232 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Sheila Ferguson
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot, sheila.ferguson2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313145542, +44 7804475952

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESENIUS KABI

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481799
    Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is tendering for the replacement of Twenty (20) Blood Separators that have come to the end of their planned working life. The contract will also cover installation and commissioning as well as the supply of the Blood Separators.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490393
    Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) was tendering for the replacement of Twenty (20) Blood Separators that have come to the end of their planned working life. The contract also covered installation and commissioning as well as the supply of the Blood Separators.

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