--- title: "Autoimmune Test Kits and Associated Test Kits" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000521592" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521592" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000521592.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000521592.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE" published: "2018-05-21" --- # Autoimmune Test Kits and Associated Test Kits Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000521592 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521592) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000521592.json) ## Summary The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is conducting a public procurement process for "Autoimmune Test Kits and Associated Test Kits". This initiative falls under the health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aimed at acquiring goods necessary for their clinical immunology operations, which process approximately 45,000 blood samples each year. The tender period is set to conclude on 19 January 2018, with the award period commencing the same day. The anticipated contract also includes a provision for potential increases in testing capacity to accommodate rising sample numbers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics, laboratory equipment, and related technologies. Companies offering innovative solutions for autoimmune testing systems, including assays, instrumentation, and data management software, would be particularly well-suited to participate. Additionally, suppliers capable of demonstrating robust financial turnover and technical capabilities will find this tender beneficial as the contracting authority is open to engaging suppliers who can provide scalable solutions in response to increasing demand in healthcare services. ## Notice Clinical Immunology processes approximately 45,000 blood samples per annum and carries out approximately 66,800 autoimmune tests per annum. Autoantibodies screened in the Autoimmune Section include CCP, PR3, MPO, GBM, dsDNA, ENA screen and if positive ENA profile. These tests make up around 35,800 of the 66,800 autoimmune tests performed. Capacity for an anticipated increase in sample numbers of ~3% and increased test repertoire should be available and the system must be able to cope with this for the duration of the contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 SNBTS requires systems capable of evaluating the current portfolio of tests. This should include the assays, instrumentation and data management software to deliver a final result to The SNBTS information management system(s). Clinical Immunology processes approximately 45,000 blood samples per annum and carries out approximately 66,800 autoimmune tests per annum. Autoantibodies screened in the Autoimmune Section include CCP, PR3, MPO, GBM, dsDNA, ENA screen and if positive ENA profile. These tests make up around 35,800 of the 66,800 autoimmune tests performed. The testing numbers are increasing at approximately 5% per annum and so the system must be able to cope with this for the duration of the contract. Renewal: The Authority will have the option to extend the contract for three (3) twelve (12) month periods, in accordance with the terms of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319855 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 May 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 21 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319855 - 5 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303389 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303389&idx=2 7th December 2017 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303389&idx=1 7th December 2017 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303389 Autoimmune Test Kits and Associated Test Kits - Clinical Immunology processes approximately 45,000 blood samples per annum and carries out approximately 66,800 autoimmune tests per annum. Autoantibodies screened in the Autoimmune Section include CCP, PR3, MPO, GBM, dsDNA, ENA screen and if positive ENA profile. These tests make up around 35,800 of the 66,800 autoimmune tests performed. Capacity for an anticipated increase in sample numbers of ~3% and increased test repertoire should be available and the system must be able to cope with this for the duration of the contract. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319855 Autoimmune Test Kits and Associated Test Kits - Clinical Immunology processes approximately 45,000 blood samples per annum and carries out approximately 66,800 autoimmune tests per annum. Autoantibodies screened in the Autoimmune Section include CCP, PR3, MPO, GBM, dsDNA, ENA screen and if positive ENA profile. These tests make up around 35,800 of the 66,800 autoimmune tests performed. Capacity for an anticipated increase in sample numbers of ~3% and increased test repertoire should be available and the system must be able to cope with this for the duration of the contract. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.scotblood.co.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521592 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521592. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000521592.json.