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title: "Apheresis Collection Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633527"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2020-12-18"
---

# Apheresis Collection Systems

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633527

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), alongside the Welsh Blood Service, Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service, and Irish Blood Transfusion Service, is currently seeking tenders for "Apheresis Collection Systems". This procurement falls under the health industry category and is based in the United Kingdom, specifically spanning regions like Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, and Dublin. The procurement stage is at the tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 29 January 2021. This process is conducted through an open procedure, allowing full participation from interested bidders.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and device manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in blood collection technology. Companies that can offer comprehensive systems—including necessary equipment, consumables, maintenance, and training—will be well-positioned to compete. With the increasing demand for therapeutic doses of platelets across the involved authorities, businesses that can meet the stringent requirements and provide innovative solutions will find significant avenues for growth within this contract.

## Notice

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), Welsh Blood Service (WBS), Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) and Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) requires Apheresis Collection Systems providing the Authorities with systems to allow the collection of a single, double or triple adult therapeutic dose of platelets from one donor. The system must include all elements required, equipment, consumables, maintenance, training.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), Welsh Blood Service (WBS), Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) and Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) requires Apheresis Collection Systems providing the Authorities with systems to allow the collection of a single, double or triple adult therapeutic dose of platelets from one donor. The system must include all elements required, equipment, consumables, maintenance, training. Collection targets by Authority: SNBTS Therapeutic doses expected per annum nationally - 15,244 IBTS Therapeutic doses expected per annum nationally - 19,500 WBS Therapeutic doses expected per annum nationally - 5,500 NIBTS Therapeutic doses expected per annum nationally - 10,000

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 7 years from the date of commencement of the Contract. The Authorities shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for three (3) twelve (12) month extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402675 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE; NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE; WELSH BLOOD 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402675

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402675
  Apheresis Collection Systems - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), Welsh Blood Service (WBS), Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) and Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) requires Apheresis Collection Systems providing the Authorities with systems to allow the collection of a single, double or triple adult therapeutic dose of platelets from one donor. The system must include all elements required, equipment, consumables, maintenance, training.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/session/index.asp
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633527
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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