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TCAT - Maple Project

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), located in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process titled "TCAT – Maple Project." This procurement falls under the health industry category and was conducted as a limited procedure without prior publication, owing to the specificity and technical requirements of the equipment needed for cell therapy treatment development. The procurement method rationale was justified under Regulation 33, where competition was not feasible due to technical reasons. The final contract, valued at £85,209.65, was awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific on 2nd June 2025. This process involved a single bid, with no participation from SMEs or electronic bids, and was primarily aimed at acquiring specific goods necessary for resilience and development of current and new products by SNBTS.

The TCAT – Maple Project presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises with capabilities in providing specialised technical equipment for healthcare applications. While smaller firms and SMEs did not participate in this tender, businesses of similar scale to Thermo Fisher Scientific, capable of supporting intricate medical technology development, would find this type of procurement aligns well with expanding their market presence and establishing partnerships with national health services. Engaging in similar procurements could foster business connections with influential public health entities, facilitating entry into the health technology sector.

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Notice Title

TCAT - Maple Project

Notice Description

SNBTS have signed a framework services agreement for the development of a cell therapy treatment of a chronic autoimmune condition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS have signed a framework services agreement for the development of a cell therapy treatment of a chronic autoimmune condition.

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-r6ebe6-0000799623
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531524
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
£85,209 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 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
George Futcher, Karen Walls
Contact Email
george.futcher@nhs.scot, karen.walls4@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000, +44 7798870171

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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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