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title: "Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000747667"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2023-11-06"
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# Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000747667

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service has completed the procurement process for a Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing. The buying organisation, located in Edinburgh, Scotland, initiated a tender for this service under the Health industry category. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The key dates include the contract award date on 13th October 2023, with a contract duration of 19 months from April 2024 to October 2025.

This tender for the Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector to engage with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. Companies providing health testing services or equipment maintenance may find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, allowing selected suppliers, such as Grifols Uk Ltd, to contribute to public health initiatives in Scotland through this contract.

## Notice

In line with the UK's preparation for Plasma for Medicines, The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In line with the UK's preparation for Plasma for Medicines, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV). The intention would be to add HAV and Parvo B19 testing from April 2024 - 31st October 2025 (19 months). The project to replace the current contract is due to commence next year and these tests will be included as part of this.

### Procurement Information

Any new contract will only be for a period of 19 months, contracts of this type are generally for periods of 5 - 7 years (with options for extensions). The project to replace the current contract is due to commence next year and these tests will be included as part of this. Due to the time that it takes to conduct a procurement exercise and the resulting quality validations that are required for any change in equipment or consumables SNBTS require a minimum period of 6 months from contract award until go live. This then allows all areas of functionality to be checked off and confirmed in line with SNBTS quality requirements. With the current equipment SNBTS can implement the testing required without having to replace the equipment and conduct validations. With adding the tests to the current contract means that SNBTS will be able to implement the tests in a timely manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491993 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 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 | £304,000 |

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRIFOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491993
- 17 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490572

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490572
  Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing - In line with the UK's preparation for Plasma for Medicines, The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491993
  Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing - In line with the UK's preparation for Plasma for Medicines, The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747667

## Provenance

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