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SNBTS Clean Room Decontamination 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

04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process centres around the acquisition of a Clean Room Decontamination System for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) under NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This effort is orchestrated by the Common Services Agency, headquartered in Edinburgh. The procurement falls within the health industry category and involves the installation and validation of equipment at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, concluded on January 28, 2026, following a tender period that ended on December 15, 2025.

This procurement creates substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cleanroom technology, decontamination systems, and healthcare facility equipment. The open tender allows for broad participation, suitable for both large enterprises and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities. Companies with experience in delivering goods that meet stringent health standards and those possessing robust quality management systems stand to benefit from competing in such procurement processes. The emphasis on quality and cost in the evaluation criteria ensures that businesses with innovative, cost-effective solutions have an advantageous position.

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Notice Title

SNBTS Clean Room Decontamination System

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") required the purchase and installation of 1 (one) Clean Room Decontamination System within the Clean Room Suite at the 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") was commencing a Procurement Exercise for 1 (one) Clean Room Decontamination System including the supply, installation, validation, training, and associated maintenance required for the operation of the units, based at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is the specialist provider of safe high-quality blood, tissues and cells products and services in Scotland. The organisation's priority is to ensure that NHS Scotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland. The current Clean Room Decontamination System within SNBTS has two Bioquell Z-2 units located at JCC that are used for routine decontamination of the CRS. Bioquell Z-2 systems provide a 6-log reduction (99.9999% elimination) of bioburden from every exposed surface in a selected zone and therefore represent a key element of TCAT-GMP's routine cleaning and sanitisation regime. This is achieved using Vapour Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP). This Tender covered the purchase and installation of 1 (one) Clean Room Decontamination System. 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 andassociated equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815298
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548771
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

42924720 - Decontamination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£315,981 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 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

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
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
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

ECOLAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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