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title: "Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c83"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
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# Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c83

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has completed a procurement process for the Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits, with the contract awarded on 20th September 2024. The contract, valued at £283,000, will provide a fully integrated microbiology testing system including assays, instrumentation, and data management software to ensure accurate and timely results for SNBTS' information management systems. The main location for these services is the Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh. This procurement process was carried out using a limited award procedure without prior publication, extending the existing contract for four months due to procurement delays.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance services. Companies that provide high-quality microbiology testing solutions and have the capability to manage large-scale serological screening will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Specifically, the service includes mandatory and discretionary testing for various microbiological markers, making it ideal for businesses with a strong background in medical diagnostics. Suppliers capable of delivering consistent quality and integrating with the SNBTS's information management systems will be well-positioned to compete and grow their business through this contract. The awarded supplier for this extension is Abbott, a large-scale and reputable medical equipment provider.

## Notice

The Authority requires a fully integrated microbiology testing system including all the mandatory and discretionary microbiology testing within a managed service. This includes the assays, instrumentation and data management software to deliver a final result to the Authority's information management system(s).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS collects approximately 160,000 blood and tissue donations each year, these are tested at the Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh within the Manufacturing Department of SNBTS. The Manufacturing Department performs a wide range of testing services; these include the large-scale serological screening of blood and tissue donations for microbiological markers such as HBsAg, HCV, HIV and Syphilis. Discretionary testing of HTLV, HBc and CMV. There is also a requirement for smaller scale screening for malaria antibodies on selected donations.

### Procurement Information

A project to replace the current contract is currently underway however due to the time that it takes to conduct a procurement exercise, delays have been encountered and have meant that a short extension is required to ensure continuity of testing. This extension will be for a 4 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033490-2024 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £283,000 |

## 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 | ABBOTT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033490-2024
- 20 Sep 2024 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030123-2024

## 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-r6ebe6-0000778531

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