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title: "SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c7a7"
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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: "2025-03-03"
---

# SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c7a7

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the supply and maintenance of van refrigeration units. The project, titled "SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance," falls under the specialist vehicles industry category. The procurement aimed to modify ten Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles, which were previously purchased without refrigeration compartments, to meet the requirements for transporting blood components. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process has moved to the award stage as of 27 February 2025. The selected supplier for this contract, valued at GBP 150,000, is TSL, a Glasgow-based SME.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle modifications, refrigeration equipment installation, and maintenance services. Companies equipped to handle technical requirements such as temperature control and monitoring systems will find this project particularly well-suited. The necessary ongoing maintenance component provides a steady demand for services, fostering long-term business relationships. Additionally, firms with experience in working to stringent health service regulations, particularly those involved with transport and storage of medical components, could leverage this project to demonstrate their capabilities and secure future contracts within the public health sector.

## Notice

Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was also required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Vans are used for the transportation of Blood Components from the central hub locations to hospitals and blood banks around the country as required for the service. Each van is required to have two separate compartments, with one for transport non-temperature controlled items (Ambient compartment), and the other compartment to be refrigerated for the transport of temperature controlled Blood Components (Refrigerated compartment). Transportation of Blood Components is completed in accordance with NATS TRAN 020. The refrigerated compartment must maintain the surface temperature of units of Blood Components 2degC to 10degC during transportation. Temperature monitoring (with alarms for out of specified limits) of the refrigerated compartment during transportation is required. Records of temperature during transport were required. *Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was also required*

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007702-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,592 |

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007702-2025
- 7 Jan 2025 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000316-2025
- 12 Dec 2024 at 16:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040149-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786372
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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