--- title: "Clinical Apheresis" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000723776" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000723776" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000723776.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000723776.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2025-09-23" --- # Clinical Apheresis Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000723776 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000723776) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000723776.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Clinical Apheresis", encompassing the provision of cell separators and photopheresis machines. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, the contract falls under the goods category with specific classification codes 33100000 and 33140000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with an electronic submission method. The contract was awarded in July 2023 to Terumo BCT NV and Fresenius Kabi Limited, covering a period of 2520 days. The machines will be distributed across SNBTS centres, with the possibility of additional machines being acquired during the contract period if necessary. The award was signed on 7th July 2023, and the total contract value amounts to approximately GBP 5,738,000. This tender presents substantial business opportunities for suppliers of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in therapeutic apheresis and photopheresis technologies. Large enterprises with robust supply and maintenance capabilities are well-suited to compete, especially companies with experience in supplying complex medical devices, operating software, and maintenance services. The contract's extensive duration and the potential option for additional machine acquisitions during the term make this an attractive opportunity to establish a long-term business relationship with NHS National Services Scotland. Businesses engaging in the production and servicing of clinical machinery and consumables stand to benefit significantly from this procurement. ## Notice The contract will cover the provision of Cell Separator and Photopheresis Machines, operating software, maintenance and associated consumables. ### Lot Information Therapeutic apheresis (lot 1 & 2) SNBTS currently have a total of 17 machines and require to replace 16 machines as part of the initial award. To ensure that procedures can be performed in all SNBTS centres SNBTS will look to award 50% of the number of machines required to each winning bidder in lot 1 & lot 2 SNBTS reserve the right to take up an option of an additional machine at some stage during the contract period. SNBTS now require to add one additional machine. Options: SNBTS reserve the right to take up the option of additional machines if required. Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for three (3) twelve (12) Contract Month periods subject to giving not less than six (6) Contract Months' notice to the Contractor. Photopheresis (lot 3) SNBTS provides extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) out of its Clinical Apheresis Units (CAU) in the West of Scotland and the South-East of Scotland. SNBTS perform approximately 409 ECP procedures per annum. Lot 3 for photopheresis will be a single award to 1 supplier. SNBTS currently have a total of 3 machines and require to replace all 3 machines. SNBTS reserve the right to take up an option of an additional machine at some stage during the contract period. Options: SNBTS reserve the right to take up the option of additional machines if required. Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for three (3) twelve (12) Contract Month periods subject to giving not less than six (6) Contract Months' notice to the Contractor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539770 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £9,727,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | FRESENIUS KABI; TERUMO BCT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33140000 - Medical consumables ## Release History - 23 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539770 - 25 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484470 - 10 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473420 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473420 Clinical Apheresis - The contract will cover the provision of Cell Separator and Photopheresis Machines, operating software, maintenance and associated consumables. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484470 Clinical Apheresis - The contract will cover the provision of Cell Separator and Photopheresis Machines, operating software, maintenance and associated consumables. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539770 Clinical Apheresis ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000723776 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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