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title: "SNBTS Rapid Plasma Freezers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc6d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# SNBTS Rapid Plasma Freezers

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc6d

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, part of NHS National Services Scotland, has concluded a procurement process for three rapid plasma freezers to be installed at the SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Heriot Watt University Campus, Edinburgh. This procurement, identified under the title "SNBTS Rapid Plasma Freezers," falls under the medical equipment category with CPV classifications including freezers and medical equipments. The contract was awarded to B Medical Systems S.à r.l with a value of £245,929, reflecting a 24-month duration, and was included under an open procurement method as outlined by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is complete, following an open tender procedure that began with bids closing on 8 December 2025, and the contract was signed on 5 February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment manufacturing and installation. Companies with expertise in providing rapid plasma freezing solutions are well-positioned to meet the stringent requirements set by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare, which mandates rapid freezing within 60 minutes. The inclusion of software, training, and maintenance as part of the contract presents additional avenues for service providers in associated fields to offer ongoing support and innovation in the sector. Given the procurement criteria focused on NHS requirements and cost, firms able to provide high-quality solutions at competitive prices are likely to thrive in similar opportunities with public health organisations.

## Notice

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") had the requirement for three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers to replace the existing freezers 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") commenced a Procurement Exercise for three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers, based at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Rapid Plasma Freezers are used during the manufacture of Fresh Frozen Plasma and Pooled Cryoprecipitate from whole blood donations and the freezing Plasma for Fractionation from whole blood and plasmapheresis collections. The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) Guide to the Preparation, Use and Quality Assurance of Blood Components requires "rapid freezing of clinical plasma components to -25oC or below within 60 minutes". This Tender covered the purchase and installation of three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier shall act as the Principal Contractor and shall 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/013374-2026 |
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £258,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £245,929 |

## 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 | B MEDICAL SYSTEMS S.À R.L. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 39711120 - Freezers

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013374-2026
- 7 Nov 2025 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071896-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815075
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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