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SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, has concluded a public procurement process for the supply and maintenance of van refrigeration units for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). This procurement involves modifying ten Transit Custom 320 vans to meet the specific requirements for transporting blood components at controlled temperatures. The procurement, categorized under the health industry, followed an open procedure and reached the award stage in March 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 110,592.5, and it was awarded to TSL, a small to medium enterprise (SME) located in Glasgow, with the contract lasting a total of 60 months, including ongoing maintenance services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle modification and refrigeration solutions. SMEs that excel in providing high-quality technical modifications and cost-efficient maintenance services will find this contract particularly beneficial. The open procedure followed ensures that businesses with a focus on innovation and compliance with stringent health and safety standards, particularly those with relevant industry certifications like ISO 9001, are well-suited to compete. This procurement not only offers financial growth but also allows businesses to establish a strong partnership with NHS National Services Scotland, paving the way for future collaborative opportunities in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance

Notice Description

Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was also required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Vans are used for the transportation of Blood Components from the central hub locations to hospitals and blood banks around the country as required for the service. Each van is required to have two separate compartments, with one for transport non-temperature controlled items (Ambient compartment), and the other compartment to be refrigerated for the transport of temperature controlled Blood Components (Refrigerated compartment). Transportation of Blood Components is completed in accordance with NATS TRAN 020. The refrigerated compartment must maintain the surface temperature of units of Blood Components 2degC to 10degC during transportation. Temperature monitoring (with alarms for out of specified limits) of the refrigerated compartment during transportation is required. Records of temperature during transport were required. *Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was also required*

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786372
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525043
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,592 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20251 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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TSL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521194
    SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance - Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and will require modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment will be required.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525043
    SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance - Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was also required.

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