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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, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), headquartered in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a CliniMACS Prodigy Cell Processor, essential for Tissues, Cells, and Advanced Therapeutics (TCAT). This procurement falls under the health industry category and was finalised with the contract being signed on 6th May 2025. The limited procurement method used was a direct award procedure without prior competition call, necessary to protect exclusive rights, and valued at £125,000. The contracting process was aimed at benefiting the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service at the Jack Copland Centre in the UKM75 region, with the process now in the award stage.

This tender opens growth opportunities particularly for businesses in the health sector that specialise in advanced medical and cell processing technology, similar to the awarded supplier, Adthera Bio Limited, a large-scale enterprise based in Birmingham. Firms focusing on providing specialised medical devices that meet Automated Medicinal Therapeutic Products (ATMP) standards might find similar opportunities in such procurement contracts. Companies that can provide exclusive or niche products in the healthcare industry, maintaining compliance with intellectual property rights, would be well-suited to engage with similar procurement projects initiated by large public health organisations like NHS National Services Scotland.

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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-r6ebe6-0000798224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529821
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 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
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

ADTHERA BIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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