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Plasmapheresis Collection Systems

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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02 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), located at The Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh, involves the acquisition of plasmapheresis collection systems to enhance self-sufficiency in plasma donations. This award stage contract, identified as NSS08325 (NSS202112), addresses the industry category of health (COFOG 07) and falls within the goods procurement category. The procurement was completed using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, justified by technical regulations to avoid substantial inconvenience or duplication of costs. The project spans the UK region (UKM) and was signed on 2nd June 2025, reflecting a completed tender phase.

The award, valued at £390,000, opens opportunities for businesses providing plasmapheresis equipment and related services. Companies like Fresenius Kabi, characterized as large-scale suppliers, have secured roles as suppliers, showcasing the potential for growth and expansion for businesses meeting technical and interoperability criteria with existing SNBTS systems. Firms positioned in the health equipment sector, particularly those offering compatible maintenance and consumable services, are well-situated to engage in similar future procurements, promoting industry growth and facilitating entry into public health service markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plasmapheresis Collection Systems

Notice Description

There is a need for plasmapheresis devices to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency from volunteer plasma donations to manufacture Immunoglobulin (Ig) therapeutic product to meet clinical demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a need for plasmapheresis devices to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency from volunteer plasma donations to manufacture Immunoglobulin (Ig) therapeutic product to meet clinical demand. SNBTS require to procure consumables and maintenance for existing equipment for the collection of plasma.

Procurement Information

Regulation 72(1)(b) A change of contractor cannot be made for technical reasons such as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, services or installations and would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800412
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531580
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
£390,000 £100K-£500K

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.dickson@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313145522

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4BE
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESENIUS KABI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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