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title: "SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c57"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-11-24"
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# SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c57

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service's Nucleic Acid Extraction System has been completed as of 21 November 2025, with the contract awarded to Biomerieux UK Ltd. This contract, valued at £88,500, covers the acquisition and installation of a new nucleic acid extraction system at the Jack Copland Centre, Heriot Watt University Campus in Edinburgh, under an open procedure. The initiative, spearheaded by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), primarily involves the replacement of existing equipment used for confirmatory nucleic acid testing. The procurement falls under the industry category of medical equipment and blood analysers.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical technology and laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in nucleic acid testing systems. Companies that act as principal contractors for supply, installation, and commissioning of complex medical systems may also find scope for involvement. The demand for quality and cost-effective solutions was pivotal in the tender, with NHS requirements and cost making up 70% and 30% of the award criteria respectively. The procurement process encouraged participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the importance of competitive advantage in terms of pricing and technological innovation within the medical sector.

## Notice

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") had the requirement for one (1) Nucleic Acid Extraction System to replace the existing machine at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Heriot Watt University Campus, Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS) ("Health Board") were commencing a Procurement Exercise for a new nucleic acid extraction system, based at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. This would be used to perform confirmatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) testing on all blood, tissue and cell donations that were reactive in the initial screening assays. The National Microbiology Reference Unit (NMRU) also performs NAT screening on any blood, tissue and cell donations that fail, or were not suitable for NAT testing, on the automated Donor Testing platforms. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of one (1) Nucleic Acid Extraction System. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier should act as the Principal Contractor and should be responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the replacement system and associated equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076391-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,600 |

## 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 | 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BIOMERIEUX; ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076391-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054645-2025
- 10 Dec 2024 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039748-2024
- 20 Sep 2024 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030143-2024
- 10 Jul 2024 at 14:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021116-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807888
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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