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HLA specific Antibody Detection Systems

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, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for "HLA specific Antibody Detection Systems" within the health industry category. The contract encompasses Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Antibody detection kits, consumables, and maintenance for existing equipment used by the Histocompatibility and Immunology department in SNBTS. This contract was awarded as a call-off from a framework established by NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), covering two lots. The procurement method was limited, with no prior call for competition due to its framework nature, ensuring a streamlined process. The contracts were signed on 22nd April 2025, signifying the award stage, and the regions served include UKM75, within the UK.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in medical laboratory equipment or healthcare services. Companies such as Werfen Ltd and V.H. Bio Limited have successfully secured contracts, highlighting potential growth paths for businesses capable of providing specialised health equipment and maintenance services. The procurement opens possibilities for large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling contract requirements, demonstrating robust supply chain capabilities and expertise in the healthcare sector. Businesses with the capability to advance healthcare solutions, improve diagnostic processes, or offer innovative products in the health industry stand to benefit significantly from engaging in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

HLA specific Antibody Detection Systems

Notice Description

The Histocompatibility and Immunology (H&I) department in SNBTS requires a contract for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Antibody detection kits, consumables and maintenance for existing equipment.

Lot Information

HLA Specific Antibody Detection Systems - Testing kits and consumables,

The Histocompatibility and Immunology (H&I) department in SNBTS requires a contract for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) specific Antibody testing. SNBTS own existing equipment previously acquired via capital purchase. Testing kits and consumables are required to perform the necessary tests. HLA antibody testing is performed on solid organ transplant patients during transplant work up, while listed for a deceased donor organ and in the post-transplant setting. HLA antibody testing informs pre-transplant risk assessment and clinical decision making including the immune risk associated with proceeding with a transplant, use of immunosuppression, biopsy indication/interpretation, and the likelihood of a patient being offered a compatible offer. HLA antibody testing is also used in the transfusion setting to manage patients with immune platelet refractoriness and in the investigation of suspected cases of transfusion associated acute lung injury.

HLA Antibody detection - consumable and maintenance of existing equipment

The Histocompatibility and Immunology (H&I) department in SNBTS requires a contract for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) specific Antibody testing. SNBTS own existing equipment previously acquired via capital purchase. Maintenance and associated consumables are required for this equipment. HLA antibody testing is performed on solid organ transplant patients during transplant work up, while listed for a deceased donor organ and in the post-transplant setting. HLA antibody testing informs pre-transplant risk assessment and clinical decision making including the immune risk associated with proceeding with a transplant, use of immunosuppression, biopsy indication/interpretation, and the likelihood of a patient being offered a compatible offer. HLA antibody testing is also used in the transfusion setting to manage patients with immune platelet refractoriness and in the investigation of suspected cases of transfusion associated acute lung injury.

Procurement Information

Call-off from framework. The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) awarded a framework for the supply of HLA Sequencing Systems consisting of 2 lots. Notice reference: 2024/S 000-012242. SNBTS are named beneficiaries on this framework and wish to award call-off contracts for their requirements covering both lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796912
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528772
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£642,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months 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
Jim Binnie
Contact Email
jim.binnie@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

V.H. BIO

WERFEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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