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TCAT - Clinimacs Prodigy

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focuses on the procurement of a Clinimacs Prodigy device, with implications for health industry advancements. Based in Edinburgh, UKM, the procurement moved from the tender stage to an award on 23rd April 2025, valued at £125,000. This limited procurement method was employed under Regulation 33, b (ii) to ensure technical resilience with no prior competition due to the unique technical specifications required for this equipment.

This procurement offers business growth potential particularly for entities involved in healthcare technology and goods supply, catering to specific technical needs. Companies highly specialised in advanced medical equipment manufacturing, like Adthera Bio Limited, have competed successfully, highlighting opportunities for large enterprises in niche health sectors. Engaging in such contracts can enhance reputation and foster partnerships with NHS National Services Scotland, positioning businesses as leaders in medical innovation and supply.

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Notice Title

TCAT - Clinimacs Prodigy

Notice Description

Purchase of a Clinimacs Prodigy

Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS are required to purchase 1x Clinimacs Prodigy to support development of current and new products eg. CTLs against new targets and iPSC processing.

Procurement Information

Regulation 33, b (ii) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator ((ii)competition is absent for technical reasons) SNBTS require to use this piece of particular equipment as this equipment is critical to SNBTS in providing resilience for current equipment and to support the development of current and new products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796935
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534184
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.ferguson7@nhs.scot, nss.hfsframeworkscotland@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756511

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADTHERA BIO

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