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title: "Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641369"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2021-12-22"
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# Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641369

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has awarded a contract titled "Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells" for the provision of services related to the collection and delivery of blood and tissue products across Scotland. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 1st September 2021 for a total value of £160,000. This contract encompasses critical services required by various NHS healthcare facilities and specialist units located in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and other regions of Scotland.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and healthcare services, particularly those specialising in medical transport and supply chain management. Firms that can demonstrate capabilities in quality service delivery and have the necessary insurance and financial stability are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit by offering specialised services in this vital health sector.

## Notice

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of collection and delivery of blood components, samples, tissues and cells for specialist units.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of collection and delivery of blood components, samples, tissues and cells for specialist units based around Scotland, to include but not limited to the following sites: -SNBTS Jack Copland Centre - Heriot Watt Research Park, Riccarton -Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh -Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh --Gartnavel Hub, Glasgow Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow -Donor Centre, Edinburgh -Donor Centre, Glasgow -Donor Centre, Dundee -Donor Centre Aberdeen -Donor Centre Inverness -Pentland Science Park The transfer of blood components, samples, tissues and cells will be to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally.

Renewal: The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 1 year from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for two (2) 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=DEC436498 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 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 | £160,000 |

## 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 | EAGLE COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436498
- 9 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411710

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411710
  Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of collection and delivery of blood components, samples, tissues and cells for specialist units.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436498
  Collection and Delivery of Blood Components, Samples, Tissues and Cells - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of collection and delivery of blood components, samples, tissues and cells for specialist units.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641369
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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