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SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully awarded the contract for the procurement of a Nucleic Acid Extraction System to Roche Diagnostics Ltd. This tender, under the health industry category and located at the SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Heriot Watt University Campus in Edinburgh, involved the procurement of goods via an open procedure. Key dates include the award on 6 December 2024 and the initial tender period ending on 22 October 2024. The contract, valued at £44,100, covers the purchase, installation, and maintenance of the system required for the confirmatory NAT testing of blood, tissue, and cell donations.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the biomedical and diagnostic equipment sectors. Companies offering high-quality laboratory testing equipment with comprehensive support services would have been well-suited to compete in this tender. The selection criteria focused on both quality (60%) and cost (40%), providing a balanced opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their value proposition. The contract also required suppliers to act as the principal contractor, showcasing their capability in handling the supply, installation, and commissioning of advanced diagnostic systems. This contract offers a benchmark for similar future tenders, encouraging businesses to scale up their expertise and service offerings to meet NHS NSS requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") had the requirement for one (1) Nucleic Acid Extraction System to replace the existing machine at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Heriot Watt University Campus, Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS) ("Health Board") were commencing a Procurement Exercise for a new nucleic acid extraction system, based at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. This would be used to perform confirmatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) testing on all blood, tissue and cell donations that are reactive in the initial screening assays. The National Microbiology Reference Unit (NMRU) also performs NAT screening on any blood, tissue and cell donations that fail, or are not suitable for NAT testing, on the automated Donor Testing platforms. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of one (1) Nucleic Acid Extraction System. 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 replacement system and associated equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778498
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519936
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

Roche Diagnostics Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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