Award

Courier Services - Blood Products

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Tender

28 Mar 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for the provision of Courier Services dedicated to Blood Products. The procurement, titled "Courier Services - Blood Products," falls under the Health industry category. The award was formalised on 9th August 2024, and the contract, valued at £780,000, has been presently activated. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure catering to various NHS Health Boards, private hospitals, and specialist units both locally and internationally, with primary delivery addresses spread across Scotland including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, having completed the tender offer and supplier selection process.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses within the transportation and logistics industry, especially those experienced in handling medical or sensitive goods. SME logistics companies, particularly those specialising in healthcare-related courier services, stand to benefit from such contracts due to the high demand and stringent requirements associated with the delivery of blood products. Additionally, businesses with capabilities for national and international logistics solutions and robust technical support for electronic orders align well with the needs outlined in this procurement. The comprehensive coverage of this contract across key locations in Scotland further amplifies the business growth potential by enabling sustained and substantial engagements with prominent healthcare facilities.

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Notice Title

Courier Services - Blood Products

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products 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 products will be to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally.

Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for three (3) twelve (12) Contract Month periods subject to giving not less than nine (9) Contract Months' notice to the Contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000760082
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512223
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
£780,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20241 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
Gordon Dickson
Contact Email
gordon.dickson@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313145522

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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAGLE COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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