---
title: "Islet Cell Processing Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669b0"
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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: "2026-03-13"
---

# Islet Cell Processing Systems

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669b0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) as the buying organisation, seeking suppliers for the purchase of Islet Cell Processing Systems, classified under the medical equipment industry category. Located in Edinburgh, the contract is at the award stage as of 13th March 2026, with Biorep Technologies, Inc. being the awarded supplier. The contract includes an initial capital purchase of one system, with an option for a second, alongside consumables and servicing for five years, extendable by two additional one-year periods. The procurement utilised a limited method without prior publication due to technical reasons necessitating direct award.

This tender presents meaningful growth opportunities for businesses specialised in medical equipment supply, particularly those capable of providing advanced cell processing technology. Given the contract's focus on technical specificity, businesses with expertise in bespoke medical machinery or niche capabilities in cell processing systems are positioned well to compete. SMEs with innovative medical solutions may find robust expansion opportunities by engaging with public sector contracts like this, especially due to the long-term service and consumables provision associated with the contract.

## Notice

SNBTS has a requirement for 2 x Islet Cell Processing Systems. The contract will include the capital purchase of 1 system with an option to purchase a second system along with the supply of consumables and servicing for a period of five years with an additional two one year optional extensions at the discretion of the contracting authority

### Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii). The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022920-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,652,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOREP TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022920-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825880
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825880
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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