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SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), pertains to the replacement of thirteen Blood Component Centrifuges at the SNBTS Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh. Categorised under the health industry, this procurement has progressed to the award stage with a contract signed on 12 August 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. Henderson Biomedical has been awarded the contract, valued at £331,918 GBP, and will be responsible for the supply, installation, and commissioning of the centrifuges. The process was overseen by the Sherriff Court House in Edinburgh as the review body.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth and innovation in the medical equipment supply industry, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector. Suppliers specializing in laboratory equipment manufacturing, particularly those experienced in delivering complex systems and maintenance services in healthcare settings, stand to benefit from competing in similar tenders. The procurement's emphasis on both quality and cost suggests that businesses with strong quality management systems and competitive pricing strategies are well-suited to meet the stringent NHS requirements and leverage this framework to secure additional contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges

Notice Description

SNBTS required replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS required replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier will now act as the Principal Contractor and is now responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the replacement Blood Component Centrifuges and associated equipment. The contractor will have, before making an offer, examined the supplied drawings, taken all necessary measurements and made provisions in his offer for all works shown or specified, or which can reasonably be inferred from the specification to be required. and for all incidental work of every description necessary for the completion of the contract in a thoroughly satisfactory and professional manner, as no claim was recognised on grounds of lack of knowledge of the works involved. SNBTS had the requirement that the winning bidder would be the sole point of contact for all maintenance and breakdown calls for all of the equipment to be supplied in this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798417
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536955
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42931000 - Centrifuges

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

42931110 - Floor-model centrifuges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£331,918 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 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
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

Henderson Biomedical

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531348
    SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges - SNBTS require replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covers the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This includes the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536955
    SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges - SNBTS required replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation.

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