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title: "Provision of Human Blood Products"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637145"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2021-06-01"
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# Provision of Human Blood Products

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637145

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Human Blood Products." This tender falls under the education sector and is located in Inverness, UK. The procurement is in the active stage and is proceeding through an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline set for 28 June 2021. The process involves creating a Framework Agreement that consists of five distinct Lots, with the bid opening date aligned with the submission deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies and biological products, particularly those able to provide human blood products and plasma required for experimental purposes. Companies capable of meeting the specified insurance requirements and with experience in handling sensitive biological materials will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The potential for a three-year initial contract term, with possible extensions, makes this an attractive opportunity for suppliers seeking long-term partnerships with a reputable educational institution.

## Notice

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of Human Blood Products. This procurement exercise involves the creation of a Framework Agreement consisting of five Lots.

### Lot Information

Human Donor Plasma

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement to procure human plasma for use in experiments.

Renewal: Initial contract term is three years (36 months) with the option of a twelve month extension at the sole discretion of the University.

Processed Human Plasma

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement to procure processed human plasma for use in experiments.

Renewal: Initial contract term is three years (36 months) with the option of a twelve month extension at the sole discretion of the University.

Human PBMC

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement to procure Human PBMC for use in experiments.

Renewal: Initial contract term is three years (36 months) with the option of a twelve month extension at the sole discretion of the University.

Blood products from donors diagnosed with Schizophrenia

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for blood products from donors who have a confirmed diagnosis of Schizophrenia.

Renewal: Initial contract term is three years (36 months) with the option of a twelve month extension at the sole discretion of the University.

Blood products from donors diagnosed with Cancer

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement to procure blood products from donors who have a confirmed diagnosis of Cancer.

Renewal: Initial contract term is three years (36 months) with the option of a twelve month extension at the sole discretion of the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN416947 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2025 - dependent on continued requirement by the University. |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141520 - Plasma extracts
- 33141570 - Human blood

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN416947

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=3
  1st June 2021 - Appendix E - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=17
  1st June 2021 - Appendix E - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=16
  1st June 2021 - Updated Version of Appendix E - Supply Chain Code of Conduct. Wrong file previously uploaded.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=4
  1st June 2021 - Appendix F - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=5
  1st June 2021 - Appendix A1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=6
  1st June 2021 - Appendix A2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=7
  1st June 2021 - Appendix A3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=8
  1st June 2021 - Appendix A4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=9
  1st June 2021 - Appendix A5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=10
  1st June 2021 - Appendix B1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=11
  1st June 2021 - Appendix B2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=12
  1st June 2021 - Appendix B3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=13
  1st June 2021 - Appendix B4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=14
  1st June 2021 - Appendix B5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=15
  1st June 2021 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=1
  1st June 2021 - Appendix C - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416947&idx=2
  1st June 2021 - Appendix D - Authority's Contract Agreement Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN416947
  Provision of Human Blood Products - The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of Human Blood Products. This procurement exercise involves the creation of a Framework Agreement consisting of five Lots.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=637145
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=637145
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