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SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is seeking to procure a Nucleic Acid Extraction System for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). This procurement falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh at the SNBTS Jack Copland Centre. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 9th October 2025 at 11:00 AM. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions, and the contract, valued at £80,000, will be awarded shortly thereafter, with the award period beginning on the same day. The successful bidder will also oversee the installation and commissioning of the equipment, which will be operational for a contract period of two years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in medical and laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in nucleic acid testing systems. Companies with a turnover of at least £160,000 over the last three years and meeting technical qualifications, such as holding UKAS accredited ISO 9001 certification, will be well-positioned to compete. The successful supplier will benefit from a steady revenue stream and the chance to strengthen their presence within the public health sector, fulfilling a critical need for advanced testing capabilities at NHS facilities. This procurement underscores the demand for high-quality, reliable medical systems and the associated support services, presenting a lucrative opportunity for established medical equipment suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") had the requirement for one (1) Nucleic Acid Extraction System to replace the existing machine at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Heriot Watt University Campus, Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS) ("Health Board") were commencing a Procurement Exercise for a new nucleic acid extraction system, based at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. This would be used to perform confirmatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) testing on all blood, tissue and cell donations that were reactive in the initial screening assays. The National Microbiology Reference Unit (NMRU) also performs NAT screening on any blood, tissue and cell donations that fail, or were not suitable for NAT testing, on the automated Donor Testing platforms. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of one (1) Nucleic Acid Extraction System. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier should act as the Principal Contractor and should be responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the replacement system and associated equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807888
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544151
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20259 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
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

Biomerieux UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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