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SNBTS Rapid Plasma Freezers

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, awarded a contract for the supply of three Rapid Plasma Freezers to B Medical Systems S.à r.l. This procurement, located at the Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh, falls under the health industry category and was concluded following an open procedure. The contract was signed on 5 February 2026, valued at £245,929 GBP, with a focus on goods required for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. This award marks the completion phase of the procurement cycle, having progressed from the tender stage initiated in November 2025 and closed on 8 December 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical refrigeration technology. Key business growth prospects include the provision, installation, and maintenance of advanced freezing systems compliant with the EDQM Guide on blood components. Companies with strong capabilities in medical equipment supply and servicing, particularly those adept at managing large-scale installations and software integration, will find this contract beneficial. The awarded contract indicates a robust demand for quality-driven solutions, emphasising NHS requirements and cost-effectiveness, attracting SMEs from both European Union and non-EU countries. Successful bidders are expected to demonstrate comprehensive technical and financial competence in fulfilling public sector health contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SNBTS Rapid Plasma Freezers

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") had the requirement for three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers to replace the existing freezers 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") commenced a Procurement Exercise for three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers, based at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Rapid Plasma Freezers are used during the manufacture of Fresh Frozen Plasma and Pooled Cryoprecipitate from whole blood donations and the freezing Plasma for Fractionation from whole blood and plasmapheresis collections. The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) Guide to the Preparation, Use and Quality Assurance of Blood Components requires "rapid freezing of clinical plasma components to -25oC or below within 60 minutes". This Tender covered the purchase and installation of three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier shall act as the Principal Contractor and shall be responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the replacement system and associated equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815075
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549534
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,929 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20266 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

B Medical Systems S.à r.l.

Further Information

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