TCAT - Liver Ductal Project

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, widely referred to as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), has completed a tender for the "TCAT - Liver Ductal Project," to develop a liver ductal ATMP (hBEC) product. Located in Edinburgh, the buying organisation operates within the health sector. This procurement process utilised a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to technical absence of competition, and falls under the category of services based on CPV classification 73100000. The contract was signed with several suppliers, including BioLegend and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Ltd, on 4th June 2026, and is valued at £117,846. The process adhered to GPA standards and was necessitated by Regulation 33 (1) b.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced therapy medicinal products, particularly those with technical capabilities in creating liver-related ATMPs. Companies with expertise in health sector services, especially in biotechnological innovations, would be well-suited for such projects. Engaging in tenders like this can provide an avenue for both large enterprises and SMEs to expand their market presence and form valuable partnerships with public bodies like PSD Scotland. The collaboration with multiple suppliers highlights the potential for diversifying service offerings and leveraging technical expertise in a competitive landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TCAT - Liver Ductal Project

Notice Description

This is a project to develop a liver ductal ATMP (hBEC) product

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award under Regulation 33 (1) b competition is absent for technical reasons

Procurement Information

Direct award under Regulation 33 (1) b competition is absent for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834082
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558352
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,846 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 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 PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

BIO-TECHNE

BIOLEGEND

CORNING LIFE SCIENCES

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

MILTENYI BIOTEC

SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

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