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TCAT - RTX Project

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

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07 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, has recently completed an award process for the TCAT - RTX Project within the health industry category. The procurement involves the supply of specific reagents and consumables necessary for the production of the RTX001 product by SNBTS throughout 2025. The tender was conducted as a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, with the contract being signed on 18th December 2024. The procurement stage is now in the award phase.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and biotechnological supplies. Companies engaged in the manufacture of cytokines, buffer solutions, cell processing equipment, and specific kits required for particular pharmaceutical processes stand to benefit significantly. The procurement process required these items to be sourced from specific suppliers due to technical compatibility with existing processes, namely Bio-Techne, Lonza, Miltenyi Biotec Ltd., and Life Technologies. Large-scale suppliers with a focus on precision and technical capabilities are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TCAT - RTX Project

Notice Description

SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process.

Lot Information

Cytokines

SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. BioTechne were the chosen supplier of cytokines for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these reagents from this supplier.

P3 buffer and nucleofector consumables

SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. Lonza were the chosen supplier for P3 buffer and nucleofector consumables for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these items from this supplier.

Prodigy cell processor

SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. Miltenyi were the chosen supplier of several goods for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these reagents from this supplier. The goods are for use with the Prodigy cell processor and subsequent downstream processing. The Prodigy does not accept reagents/consumables which are not compatible with the software, therefore the items from Miltenyi are the only suitable goods for use within the trial.

Rotea kits

SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. Rotea have designed their process to use the Rotea cell processor, which requires specific Rotea kits to be used with it. Life Technologies are the only supplier of Rotea kits.

Procurement Information

SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. BioTechne were the chosen supplier of cytokines for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these reagents from this supplier. Lonza were the chosen supplier for P3 buffer and nucleofector consumables for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these items from this supplier. Miltenyi were the chosen supplier of several goods for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these reagents from this supplier. The goods are for use with the Prodigy cell processor and subsequent downstream processing. The Prodigy does not accept reagents/consumables which are not compatible with the software, therefore the items from Miltenyi are the only suitable goods for use within the trial. Rotea have designed their process to use the Rotea cell processor, which requires specific Rotea kits to be used with it. Life Technologies are the only supplier of Rotea kits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786284
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521211
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,401,300 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Bio-Techne

Life Technologies

Lonza

Miltenyi Biotec Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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