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title: "Primary Blood Grouping Analyser & Associated Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035a72"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2022-12-23"
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# Primary Blood Grouping Analyser & Associated Consumables

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035a72

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a managed service comprising the supply of Primary Blood Grouping Analyzers and associated consumables. The contract, with a value of £840,000, was awarded to Beckman Coulter Ltd. The procurement falls under the services category and involves repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. SNBTS is the buying organization based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Primary Blood Grouping Analyser & Associated Consumables," has been cancelled.

This public procurement opportunity presents potential for business growth to suppliers of medical equipment and services. Companies specializing in repair and maintenance of medical equipment may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The tender stage has concluded, and the awarded contract covers the supply of blood grouping analysers and consumables. The contract period is for 5 years with the option for five 12-month extensions, offering a longer-term business opportunity for interested suppliers.

## Notice

SNBTS wishes to contract for the 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS wishes to contract for the 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

Options: SNBTS may extend the contract for up to 5 x 12 month periods.

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 60 months from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for five (5) 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/036558-2022 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Five (5), Twelve (12) month extensions will be allowed. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £840,000 |

## 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 | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2022 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036558-2022
- 10 Aug 2022 at 07:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021938-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690231
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12722
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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