---
title: "Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000732116"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-10-13"
---

# Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000732116

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) in Edinburgh initiated a tender process for the procurement of Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators. This procurement falls under the health industry category and involves goods as the main procurement category. The contract, now complete, was awarded to Fresenius Kabi Limited for the amount of £374,804. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the main procurement activity taking place in the UKM region. The deadline for submission was on 13th October 2023.

This tender process presents significant business opportunities for companies interested in supplying healthcare equipment, particularly in the field of blood separation technology. Businesses in the health industry with experience in providing medical devices and equipment maintenance would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. As the contract has been awarded, successful bidders will have the opportunity to work closely with the NHS National Services Scotland and contribute to the improvement of healthcare services in the region.

## Notice

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) was tendering for the replacement of Twenty (20) Blood Separators that have come to the end of their planned working life. The contract also covered installation and commissioning as well as the supply of the Blood Separators.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) required replacement of twenty (20) automated blood separators, at the Jack Copland Centre. Automated blood separators are used for the controlled separation of primary and secondary blood components, post centrifugation. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of twenty (20) automated blood separators. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier shall act as the Principal Contractor and shall be responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the twenty (20) automated blood separators and associated equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490393 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £374,804 |

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESENIUS KABI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490393
- 22 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481799

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481799
  Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is tendering for the replacement of Twenty (20) Blood Separators that have come to the end of their planned working life. The contract will also cover installation and commissioning as well as the supply of the Blood Separators.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490393
  Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Blood Separators - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) was tendering for the replacement of Twenty (20) Blood Separators that have come to the end of their planned working life. The contract also covered installation and commissioning as well as the supply of the Blood Separators.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732116
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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