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title: "SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges"
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buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-08-13"
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# SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0528fa

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## Summary

The procurement process for the replacement of thirteen blood component centrifuges at the SNBTS Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh was conducted by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The tender, launched under the title "SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges," is classified under the industry category of centrifuges (CPV code 42931000). This open procedure had its award stage completed recently, with Henderson Biomedical securing the contract valued at £331,918. The procurement covered a contract period of 24 months, including warranties, and required the supplier to be the principal contractor responsible for supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the equipment.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those experienced in laboratory equipment supply and maintenance. Companies specialising in scientific and medical equipment installations would find this procurement well-suited to their business model due to the comprehensive nature of the requirements, including software, training, and equipment maintenance. The contract's focus on quality, aligned with NHS requirements, and cost efficiency, further delineates the strategic importance of high-quality performance alongside competitive pricing as key to securing such contracts, fostering growth through association with reputable public health services.

## Notice

SNBTS required replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS required replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier will now act as the Principal Contractor and is now responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the replacement Blood Component Centrifuges and associated equipment. The contractor will have, before making an offer, examined the supplied drawings, taken all necessary measurements and made provisions in his offer for all works shown or specified, or which can reasonably be inferred from the specification to be required. and for all incidental work of every description necessary for the completion of the contract in a thoroughly satisfactory and professional manner, as no claim was recognised on grounds of lack of knowledge of the works involved. SNBTS had the requirement that the winning bidder would be the sole point of contact for all maintenance and breakdown calls for all of the equipment to be supplied in this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048496-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £331,918 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENDERSON BIOMEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931000 - Centrifuges
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
- 42931110 - Floor-model centrifuges

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048496-2025
- 29 May 2025 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028514-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798417
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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