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Clinical Viscometer

NHS GRAMPIAN

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20 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Grampian, located in Aberdeen, involved the direct award of a contract for the supply of a Benson BV200 Clinical Viscometer, a specialised product in the healthcare industry category. Taking place at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, this contract was signed on 19th June 2025 and has a total value of £71,169.62. The procurement method was limited due to technical reasons, with NHS Grampian identifying Benson Viscometers as the sole UK supplier of this specific plasma viscosity analyser, thus justifying the absence of a competitive tender process.

This procurement offers niche business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in healthcare diagnostic equipment, particularly those capable of supplying unique or technologically advanced products with limited competition. SMEs such as Benson Viscometers, which was awarded the contract, are well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities when they can demonstrate exclusive capabilities that meet specific technical requirements, particularly in the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in developing or providing specialised medical equipment can see this as a blueprint for engaging with public health organisations seeking unique solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Viscometer

Notice Description

Benson BV200 Clinical Viscometer

Procurement Information

Direct award to the supplier as it is believed they are the only UK supplier of Plasma Viscosity Analysers. Therefore competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802302
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533028
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
SME

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
£71,169 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Simon Ogg
Contact Email
simon.ogg@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENSON VISCOMETERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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