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SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance

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, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has issued an open tender for the supply and maintenance of van refrigeration units for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). The procurement process, identified as NP06025, is currently in the tender stage and pertains to the health industry category. The contract is focused on modifying six purchased Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van vehicles to incorporate refrigerated compartments necessary for the transportation of blood components. This project is set in Edinburgh, with delivery to be made in Glasgow, highlighting a key infrastructure along the UKM82 region. Interested suppliers should submit electronic bids through the established public tender portal by 11:00 on 29th September 2025. The contract has an estimated value of £70,000, covering a period of 60 months, including the vital maintenance component.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive refrigeration solutions, vehicle customisation, or related maintenance services. Companies meeting specific financial and technical criteria stand a chance to solidify their market presence by aligning with a major public health entity like NSS. Potential beneficiaries include firms with a demonstrated capability in producing temperature-controlled transport solutions and those possessing the necessary competence to maintain specialised equipment over extended periods. With the procurement method being open and requiring businesses to have a sound financial standing along with adequate experience in the sector, firms invested in growth through public sector contracts can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and drive business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance

Notice Description

Six (6) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles were purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Six (6) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles were purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Vans were used for the transportation of Blood Components from the central hub locations to hospitals and blood banks around the country as required for the service. Each van was required to have two separate compartments, with one for transport non-temperature controlled items (Ambient compartment), and the other compartment to be refrigerated for the transport of temperature controlled Blood Components (Refrigerated compartment). Transportation of Blood Components is completed in accordance with NATS TRAN 020. The refrigerated compartment must maintain the surface temperature of units of Blood Components 2degC to 10degC during transportation. Temperature monitoring (with alarms for out of specified limits) of the refrigerated compartment during transportation was required. Records of temperature during transport were required. *Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was required*

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808608
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543937
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,595 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20252 weeks 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
Alan Summers
Contact Email
alan.summers2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756511

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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TSL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538088
    SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance - Six (6) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and will require modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment will be required.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543937
    SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance - Six (6) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles were purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was required.

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