---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 - Apheresis Convalescent Plasma"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000623560"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2020-06-16"
---

# NSSCOVID-19 - Apheresis Convalescent Plasma

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000623560

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is initiating a tender titled "NSSCOVID-19 - Apheresis Convalescent Plasma," aimed at enhancing the supply of convalescent plasma during the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement falls under the goods category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 27 May 2020. The total contract value is £798,200, and the delivery addresses will cover both the UK and Scotland. With a duration of 180 days, this contract modification aims to meet increased demands in the health and social care sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies and equipment, particularly those capable of providing plasma collection systems. Large-scale suppliers, like Terumo BCT Europe NV, already positioned in the healthcare market, are well-suited to compete for this contract that addresses urgent needs in the realm of pandemic response. Businesses with expertise in medical technology and the capacity to scale operations quickly may find this procurement an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence while supporting essential health services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract modification has been agreed between the supplier and the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This modification has been approved to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388433 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 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 | £798,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | TERUMO BCT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141613 - Blood bags

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388433

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388433
  NSSCOVID-19 - Apheresis Convalescent Plasma

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000623560

## Provenance

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