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title: "Clinical Apheresis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b1d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# Clinical Apheresis

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b1d6

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## Summary

The public procurement process, titled "Clinical Apheresis," is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). Located in Edinburgh, UK, this tender falls under the industry category of medical equipment, specifically targeting the procurement of therapeutic apheresis machines and associated hardware. The procurement stage was updated in September 2025, focusing on awarding contracts, though the original tendering process began with submissions closing in April 2023. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and significant awards have been made, including an active contract with Terumo BCT NV as a supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in medical equipment manufacturing and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in apheresis technology and associated consumables. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in cell separation and photopheresis, along with reliable maintenance services, stand to benefit. The contract involves replacing ageing equipment with new machines across NHS centers, and there is potential for future options to supply additional units, supporting long-term partnerships with healthcare institutions such as NSS. Large-scale suppliers with robust technical and commercial propositions are particularly well-suited to compete in this strategically important procurement.

## Notice

The contract will cover the provision of Cell Separator and Photopheresis Machines, operating software, maintenance and associated consumables.

### Lot Information

Therapeutic apheresis (lot 1 & 2)

SNBTS currently have a total of 17 machines and require to replace 16 machines as part of the initial award. To ensure that procedures can be performed in all SNBTS centres SNBTS will look to award 50% of the number of machines required to each winning bidder in lot 1 & lot 2 SNBTS reserve the right to take up an option of an additional machine at some stage during the contract period. SNBTS now require to add one additional machine.

Options: SNBTS reserve the right to take up the option of additional machines if required.

Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for three (3) twelve (12) Contract Month periods subject to giving not less than six (6) Contract Months' notice to the Contractor.

Photopheresis (lot 3)

SNBTS provides extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) out of its Clinical Apheresis Units (CAU) in the West of Scotland and the South-East of Scotland. SNBTS perform approximately 409 ECP procedures per annum. Lot 3 for photopheresis will be a single award to 1 supplier. SNBTS currently have a total of 3 machines and require to replace all 3 machines. SNBTS reserve the right to take up an option of an additional machine at some stage during the contract period.

Options: SNBTS reserve the right to take up the option of additional machines if required.

Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for three (3) twelve (12) Contract Month periods subject to giving not less than six (6) Contract Months' notice to the Contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058758-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,727,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FRESENIUS KABI; TERUMO BCT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 08:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058758-2025
- 25 Jul 2023 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021429-2023
- 10 Mar 2023 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007064-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000739206
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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