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Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service has completed the procurement process for a Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing. The buying organisation, located in Edinburgh, Scotland, initiated a tender for this service under the Health industry category. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The key dates include the contract award date on 13th October 2023, with a contract duration of 19 months from April 2024 to October 2025.

This tender for the Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector to engage with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. Companies providing health testing services or equipment maintenance may find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, allowing selected suppliers, such as Grifols Uk Ltd, to contribute to public health initiatives in Scotland through this contract.

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Notice Title

Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing

Notice Description

In line with the UK's preparation for Plasma for Medicines, The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV).

Lot Information

Lot 1

In line with the UK's preparation for Plasma for Medicines, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV). The intention would be to add HAV and Parvo B19 testing from April 2024 - 31st October 2025 (19 months). The project to replace the current contract is due to commence next year and these tests will be included as part of this.

Procurement Information

Any new contract will only be for a period of 19 months, contracts of this type are generally for periods of 5 - 7 years (with options for extensions). The project to replace the current contract is due to commence next year and these tests will be included as part of this. Due to the time that it takes to conduct a procurement exercise and the resulting quality validations that are required for any change in equipment or consumables SNBTS require a minimum period of 6 months from contract award until go live. This then allows all areas of functionality to be checked off and confirmed in line with SNBTS quality requirements. With the current equipment SNBTS can implement the testing required without having to replace the equipment and conduct validations. With adding the tests to the current contract means that SNBTS will be able to implement the tests in a timely manner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000747667
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491993
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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
£304,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 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
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRIFOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490572
    Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing - In line with the UK's preparation for Plasma for Medicines, The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491993
    Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing - In line with the UK's preparation for Plasma for Medicines, The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV).

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