---
title: "ISBT 128 Donation Identification Number Barcode Labels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dde1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2024-01-10"
---

# ISBT 128 Donation Identification Number Barcode Labels

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dde1

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## Summary

The contracting process involves the buying organization, The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), issuing a tender for the supply of ISBT 128 Donation Identification Number Barcode Labels. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is in the 'active' stage. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service will use the labels for various medical purposes. The tender method used is an open procedure, with a total contract value of 246,000 GBP signed on 21st November 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers such as Mercian Labels Ltd, the current supplier for the contract. Businesses dealing with self-adhesive labels or related medical supplies are well-suited to compete. The contract duration is 1800 days with a renewal option, providing a stable business opportunity. The procurement process involves electronic submission and is governed by public procurement regulations. The location for delivery is in the UK, focusing on healthcare and medical services for the supply of essential barcode labels.

## Notice

The contract will cover the supply of ISBT 128 Standard Donation Identification Number (DIN) self-adhesive Barcode Labels.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) will use the Donor Identification Number (DIN) Barcode labels during the collection, manufacture and storage of blood, blood components, tissues and cells donations. Each DIN barcode label set will be used to uniquely reference each donation of blood, tissues and cells and associated samples for testing. SNBTS also provide DIN labels to the NHS-Assisted reproductive centres in Scotland to be used in the collection, manufacture, labelling and cryopreservation of reproductive cell donations. There is the potential that the introduction of plasma for medicines collections will increase the requirement for DIN barcode labels during the period of the contract. However, this is expected to be a gradual change and is currently unclear at what point this will commence.

Options: SNBTS reserve the right to take up the option of new/additional label sets if required.

Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for two (2) 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/000847-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £246,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCIAN LABELS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30192800 - Self-adhesive labels
- 30199760 - Labels
- 30199761 - Bar-coded labels

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000847-2024
- 30 Jun 2023 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018681-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731810
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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