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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, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the TCAT – Maple Project. This initiative focuses on developing a cell therapy treatment for a chronic autoimmune condition. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement process was carried out under the "limited" procurement method due to technical reasons necessitating the use of specified equipment by SNBTS. The award was formalised on 9th June 2025, marking the transition to the contract stage. The industry category underpins health, with ChemoMetec A/S being the key supplier involved, and the project's region concentration being identified as UKM.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in health technologies and cell therapy treatment development. Enterprises well-versed in producing or supporting niche medical equipment or therapies may find collaboration opportunities to enhance innovation and expand their portfolios. Limited competition due to specific technical requirements suggests a favourable growth opportunity for businesses with unique capabilities or pre-existing synergies with NHS needs. Such contracts facilitate enhanced credibility and open pathways for further strategic partnerships in the healthcare domain.

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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-r6ebe6-0000800005
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532107
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
£89,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 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

CHEMOMETEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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