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title: "Calibration Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641177"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2021-08-26"
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# Calibration Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641177

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is currently seeking suppliers for a "Calibration Services" tender aimed at calibrating various pieces of equipment essential for their operations. This public procurement process is categorised under the Health industry and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 7th July 2021. The procurement follows an open method, allowing any interested suppliers to submit their proposals for consideration. Bidders are advised that this contract may be extended up to three years after its commencement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those that are ISO 17025 accredited, as compliance with stringent calibration standards is a key requirement. Companies with experience in providing high-quality calibration solutions and robust financial and technical capabilities will be well-positioned to compete in this process. Additionally, suppliers of general calibration services can also partake in this tender, enhancing their collaboration with a critical public health institution.

## Notice

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment

### Lot Information

General Calibration

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment. SNBTS utilise a variety of measurement and logging equipment throughout the service. These are used in a number of different applications, and operating environments. Lot 2 is for items that do not require to be calibrated in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025. The objective of this procurement is to specify the calibration requirements for temperature measuring / logging equipment used within the SNBTS. The contract will include all calibration required of equipment.

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

Calibration to ISO 17025

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment. SNBTS utilise a variety of measurement and logging equipment throughout the service. These are used in a number of different applications, and operating environments. Lot 1 is for items that require to be calibrated in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025 by an ISO 17025 accredited organisation. The objective of this procurement is to specify the calibration requirements for temperature measuring / logging equipment used within the SNBTS. The specification for the calibration will be provided to internal and external ISO 17025 accredited suppliers of calibration services to ensure consistent and compliant calibration of temperature measuring / logging equipment. The contract will include all calibration required of equipment.

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 3 years from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS 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=AUG425546 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50413000 - Repair and maintenance services of checking apparatus
- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425546
- 4 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417224

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417224
  Calibration Services - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425546
  Calibration Services - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641177
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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