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title: "Calibration Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674094"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2022-04-27"
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# Calibration Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674094

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is seeking tenders for "Calibration Services" to ensure accurate calibration of various measurement and logging equipment used within their operations. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with key activities being completed. The contract involves multiple lots, including "Calibration to ISO 17025" and "General Calibration", both classified under the health industry category. The award was made on 11th February 2022, with the delivery expected to occur within the UK, specifically Edinburgh, where the buyer’s headquarters are located.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those that are ISO 17025 accredited. Companies offering technical expertise in calibrating measurement and logging instruments in health service contexts stand to benefit greatly. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the relevant qualifications and capabilities are encouraged to participate, as there is an increasing demand for compliance and quality assurance within the public health sector.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

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.

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446936 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,000 |

## 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 | FLUKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446936
- 1 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434491

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434491
  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=APR446936
  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-r6ebe6-0000674094
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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