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title: "Automated Testing Platform for Blood Borne Infections and Associated Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000600239"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2020-03-03"
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# Automated Testing Platform for Blood Borne Infections and Associated Consumables

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000600239

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is seeking suppliers for an Automated Testing Platform for Blood Borne Infections and Associated Consumables, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of confirmatory testing processes. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been initiated as an open procurement process under the goods category. Key dates include the deadline for bids on October 31, 2019, and the contract signing, which took place on February 28, 2020. The project relates to the health industry and will be delivered in Edinburgh, with an active contract value of £98,000.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and consumables. Companies that can provide automated testing systems, associated consumables, and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on improving testing accuracy and efficiency positions providers of innovative diagnostic solutions and healthcare technologies to meet the specific needs outlined by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.

## Notice

The NMRU uses a variety of assays to follow confirmatory testing algorithms. Most testing is manual but some assays can be run on testing platforms to reduce manual steps and apply some level of automations to the testing, reducing sources of error and staff time. NMRU currently use an automated ELFA testing platform, to test for markers of HBV and HIV infection. The intention is that SNBTS will purchase a new analyser and enter into a contract for all consumables required to run the system along with any maintenance requirements that the system may have.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is a division of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). Accountable to the Scottish Government, NSS works at the very heart of the health service, providing national support services and expert advice to NHSScotland. It also plays an active and crucial role in the delivery of effective healthcare to patients and the public. The NMRU (National Microbiology Reference Unit) provides a confirmatory service for the mandatory and discretionary microbiological markers of infection as specified by JPAC in the Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK (Red Book) e.g. HIV, HBV, HCV, HTLV, HEV, syphilis and malaria. Confirmatory testing is an important part of the donor testing process as it helps identify donors with false positive results in the screening process and donors with blood borne infections that can harm the blood supply. Test results from confirmatory testing algorithms using a variety of MTEG approved diagnostic test kits allow donors without real markers of infection to be safely re-instated back onto the donor panel; these would otherwise be lost to the service. Rapid diagnosis of infection allows donors to receive appropriate treatment, if available, and counselling for potentially life limiting/changing infections. Rapid diagnosis also means that donors have the knowledge to modify their behaviour to help prevent further spread of disease. Importantly, confirmation of positive donors keeps the blood supply safe from known blood borne infections. The NMRU uses a variety of assays to follow confirmatory testing algorithms. Most testing is manual but some assays can be run on testing platforms to reduce manual steps and apply some level of automations to the testing, reducing sources of error and staff time. NMRU currently use an automated ELFA testing platform, to test for markers of HBV and HIV infection. The intention is that SNBTS will purchase a new analyser and enter into a contract for all consumables required to run the system along with any maintenance requirements that the system may have.

Renewal: SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for three (3) twelve (12) month extension periods subject to giving not less than six (6) months' notice to the successful Bidder, such notice to expire not later than the date upon which the Contract would otherwise have expired.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382409 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,000 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382409
- 9 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368478

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368478
  Automated Testing Platform for Blood Borne Infections and Associated Consumables - The NMRU uses a variety of assays to follow confirmatory testing algorithms. Most testing is manual but some assays can be run on testing platforms to reduce manual steps and apply some level of automations to the testing, reducing sources of error and staff time. NMRU currently use an automated ELFA testing platform, to test for markers of HBV and HIV infection. The intention is that SNBTS will purchase a new analyser and enter into a contract for all consumables required to run the system along with any maintenance requirements that the system may have.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382409
  Automated Testing Platform for Blood Borne Infections and Associated Consumables - The NMRU uses a variety of assays to follow confirmatory testing algorithms. Most testing is manual but some assays can be run on testing platforms to reduce manual steps and apply some level of automations to the testing, reducing sources of error and staff time. NMRU currently use an automated ELFA testing platform, to test for markers of HBV and HIV infection. The intention is that SNBTS will purchase a new analyser and enter into a contract for all consumables required to run the system along with any maintenance requirements that the system may have.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600239
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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