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Primary Blood Grouping Analyser & Associated Consumables

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

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28 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Services Delivery Scotland, through the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), procured a managed service for primary blood grouping. The requirement covers the supply of blood grouping analysers and associated test kits, reagents, controls, calibrators and IT peripherals, together with delivery, installation, staff training and comprehensive maintenance. The system is used to test EDTA whole-blood samples from blood donors. Required testing includes ABO and RhD typing, reverse typing, antibody and high-titre anti-A/B screening, extended Rh phenotyping and K typing. SNBTS collects around 150,000 donations annually, with approximately one in ten from first-time donors. Donor testing operates around the clock; primary testing is focused on weekday and Saturday laboratory operations. Delivery is in Scotland.

The procurement has been awarded to Beckman Coulter Ltd, and the contract is active. The contract was signed on 21 December 2022 and runs from 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2029. Its published value is £1,818,311, updated to include the available extensions. The initial term is five years, with an option to extend by up to five periods of 12 months each. The procurement is presented as one requirement, covering the analyser managed service and associated consumables. The published information does not state the procurement method, procedure or evaluation criteria, so these cannot be used to distinguish how the successful supplier was selected.

This award shows demand for a complete, supported blood-grouping service rather than equipment alone. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to provide analysers, compatible test kits and laboratory reagents, controls, calibrators and IT peripherals as an integrated package. Capability across the specified blood-grouping and antibody tests is central, as is the ability to supply, install and maintain the systems and train laboratory staff. Suppliers would need service capacity suited to a high-throughput blood service handling around 150,000 donations annually, with donor testing staffed around the clock and primary testing concentrated during daytime laboratory operations. The buyer’s requirement favours suppliers able to sustain comprehensive technical support alongside reliable diagnostic equipment and consumables.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Blood Grouping Analyser & Associated Consumables

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a managed service comprising the supply of Primary Blood Grouping Analysers, incorporating all equipment, test kits, reagents, relevant controls and calibrators, I.T.peripherals, delivery, installation, training and fully comprehensive systems maintenance. Contract length - 5 years for with the option for five (5), twelve (12) month extensions. Donor Testing is staffed 24/7 however the focus for Primary testing is from 07.00 to 16.00, Mondays to Saturday. All testing must be completed by 15.00 to allow labelling of the blood components. SNBTS collects approximately 150,000 donations per year and approximately 10% of which are first time donors. Testing is performed on EDTA whole blood samples. The new blood grouping system will be required to perform the following tests: - ABO/RhD typing including all D Categories and reverse typing using A1 and B cells - Antibody screen - High titre anti-A/B screen - Extended Rh phenotyping (C, c, E, e) - K typing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000844069
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565373
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,818,311 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Beckman Coulter UK Ltd

Further Information

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