---
title: "Blood Mixers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602728"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2020-03-03"
---

# Blood Mixers

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602728

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has conducted a procurement process for Automatic Blood Mixing Devices, pertinent to the health sector. The tender, titled "Blood Mixers", is currently in the awarded stage, with the contract signed on 19th February 2020, valued at £340,000. This open procurement process allowed for broad participation, culminating in two received bids, aimed primarily at suppliers capable of providing goods that meet stringent quality and price criteria. The contract was initiated to enhance blood collection processes within Edinburgh, specifically at The Jack Copland Centre.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in medical equipment and technology. Companies that supply automated devices, especially those focusing on healthcare innovations, may find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender. The nature of the required products suggests that both established firms and SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) who can demonstrate quality and reliability in their offerings are encouraged to engage with similar future opportunities, particularly those that cater to the NHS and public health services.

## Notice

SNBTS requires Automatic blood mixing devices that includes automated data collection and capture as this is an integral part of the SNBTS OSDR whole blood collection process. These requirements are needed to ensure effective mixing of the donation with the anti-coagulant and assist in ensuring donations remain within set parameters and accurate automatic data capture/storage and upload into individual donor records.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS requires Automatic blood mixing devices that includes automated data collection and capture as this is an integral part of the SNBTS OSDR whole blood collection process. These requirements are needed to ensure effective mixing of the donation with the anti-coagulant and assist in ensuring donations remain within set parameters and accurate automatic data capture/storage and upload into individual donor records. To allow realisation of the OSDR programme SNBTS Donor Services require to purchase automated blood mixing devices that can assist in achieving the overall planned programme of digital improvement using new technologies. SNBTS require to place an order for a total of 200 blood mixers in the immediate term.

Options: SNBTS may decide to purchase additional devices during the period 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=MAR382696 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 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 | £340,000 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382696
- 31 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370840

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370840
  Blood Mixers - SNBTS requires Automatic blood mixing devices that includes automated data collection and capture as this is an integral part of the SNBTS OSDR whole blood collection process. These requirements are needed to ensure effective mixing of the donation with the anti-coagulant and assist in ensuring donations remain within set parameters and accurate automatic data capture/storage and upload into individual donor records.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382696
  Blood Mixers - SNBTS requires Automatic blood mixing devices that includes automated data collection and capture as this is an integral part of the SNBTS OSDR whole blood collection process. These requirements are needed to ensure effective mixing of the donation with the anti-coagulant and assist in ensuring donations remain within set parameters and accurate automatic data capture/storage and upload into individual donor records.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602728
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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