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Purchase of CliniMACS Prodigy Cell Processor

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a CliniMACS Prodigy Cell Processor. This procurement falls under the health industry category and involves the supply of goods for the Tissues, Cells & Advanced Therapeutics (TCAT) division. The equipment will be delivered to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service at the Jack Copland Centre. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the need to protect exclusive rights. The contract, valued at £220,722.50, was signed on 6th February 2025 and has been awarded to Miltenyi Biotec Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Bisley, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced medical and therapeutic equipment. By securing contracts focused on cutting-edge medical devices like the CliniMACS Prodigy Cell Processor, companies can enhance their portfolios and strengthen their presence in the health sector. The procurement is ideal for businesses with a robust capability in manufacturing and supplying specialised cell therapy devices, ensuring compliance with advanced medicinal therapeutic product (ATMP) standards. Firms looking to expand within the healthcare and biotechnology markets would find such contracts particularly beneficial for business growth and establishing long-term relationships with major public health agencies.

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Notice Title

Purchase of CliniMACS Prodigy Cell Processor

Notice Description

Purchase of CliniMACS Prodigy Cell Processor for Tissues, Cells & Advanced Therapeutics (TCAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tissues, Cells and Advanced Therapeutics (TCAT) utilise the Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS Prodigy device at both the Jack Copland Centre (JCC) and Institute for Regeneration and Repair North (IRRN) for the manufacture of Advance Medicinal Therapeutic Products (ATMPs). The CliniMACS Prodigy is an automated, enclosed, cell therapy medical device that conforms to ATMP standards. It is an essential piece of equipment utilised in a range of ATMP manufacturing processes. The commercial Contract will cover purchase of the CliniMACS Prodigy. As stated within the commercial contract, this equipment is required for the manufacturing process.

Procurement Information

This will be a direct award under Regulation 33 b (ii).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792082
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525041
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,722 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.walker3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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
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

MILTENYI BIOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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