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SNBTS TCAT-Dev Flow Cytometer

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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09 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SNBTS TCAT-Dev Flow Cytometer" was conducted by NHS National Services Scotland, located in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the health industry category and was completed through an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited, a large supplier, on 30th January 2026. The procurement involves the purchase and installation of one FACSLyric Flow Cytometer for novel research and cellular therapy development, with a total contract value of £138,084.43. The tender stage is now complete, and the process adhered to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 with formal remedies available through legal proceedings if necessary.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare equipment sector, particularly those with capabilities in supplying and installing advanced laboratory materials. Suitable businesses would benefit from the exposure and credibility gained through collaborations with NHS National Services Scotland. Companies with experience in health technology and innovative equipment development could find partnering in similar projects lucrative. Despite receiving one bid from a non-EU foreign entity, the contract highlights the importance of providing specialised equipment that meets specific research and development needs in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SNBTS TCAT-Dev Flow Cytometer

Notice Description

Purchase and installation of 1x FACSLyric Flow Cytometer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Laboratory equipment - Flow Cytometer used to perform both novel research and developing cellular therapies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822178
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549082
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,084 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4BE
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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