---
title: "Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040c8d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2023-11-06"
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# Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040c8d

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has completed a tender for a Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing. This service falls under the repair and maintenance services of medical equipment category. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The buyer, SNBTS, is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The contract, which is currently active, was signed on 13th October 2023 for a value of £304,000.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing repair and maintenance services for medical equipment to collaborate with SNBTS. The contract stage is active, indicating potential for interested suppliers to engage in discussions with the buyer. Businesses in the services procurement category, specifically in the health industry, may find this tender particularly suitable for their operations. The contract duration is for 19 months, outlining a specific timeframe for service provision and collaboration.

## Notice

In line with the UK's preparation for Plasma for Medicines, The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In line with the UK's preparation for Plasma for Medicines, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV). The intention would be to add HAV and Parvo B19 testing from April 2024 - 31st October 2025 (19 months). The project to replace the current contract is due to commence next year and these tests will be included as part of this.

### Procurement Information

Any new contract will only be for a period of 19 months, contracts of this type are generally for periods of 5 - 7 years (with options for extensions).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032796-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 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 | £304,000 |

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRIFOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2023 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032796-2023
- 17 Oct 2023 at 07:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030550-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12722
- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747667

## Provenance

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