---
title: "Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a43c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2021-12-22"
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# Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a43c

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is conducting a tender for the "Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells." This procurement falls under the courier services category and is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £160,000. The contract was signed on 1st September 2021, and the overall duration is set for one initial year with two optional twelve-month extensions. The tender was opened to submissions under an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the courier services industry, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive medical materials. Companies specialising in logistics and transport, especially those with a track record of working with healthcare-related deliveries, will find this contract appealing. The involvement of local and international NHS health boards and private hospitals further indicates a potential for sustained business relationships for successful bidders in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of collection and delivery of blood components, samples, tissues and cells for specialist units.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of collection and delivery of blood components, samples, tissues and cells for specialist units based around Scotland, to include but not limited to the following sites: -SNBTS Jack Copland Centre - Heriot Watt Research Park, Riccarton -Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh -Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh --Gartnavel Hub, Glasgow Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow -Donor Centre, Edinburgh -Donor Centre, Glasgow -Donor Centre, Dundee -Donor Centre Aberdeen -Donor Centre Inverness -Pentland Science Park The transfer of blood components, samples, tissues and cells will be to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally.

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 1 year from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for two (2) twelve (12) month extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032005-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4BE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAGLE COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2021 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032005-2021
- 9 Apr 2021 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007371-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641369
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12722
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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