--- title: "Courier Services - Blood Products" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000760082" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760082" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000760082.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000760082.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2024-08-16" --- # Courier Services - Blood Products Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000760082 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760082) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000760082.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for the provision of Courier Services dedicated to Blood Products. The procurement, titled "Courier Services - Blood Products," falls under the Health industry category. The award was formalised on 9th August 2024, and the contract, valued at £780,000, has been presently activated. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure catering to various NHS Health Boards, private hospitals, and specialist units both locally and internationally, with primary delivery addresses spread across Scotland including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, having completed the tender offer and supplier selection process. This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses within the transportation and logistics industry, especially those experienced in handling medical or sensitive goods. SME logistics companies, particularly those specialising in healthcare-related courier services, stand to benefit from such contracts due to the high demand and stringent requirements associated with the delivery of blood products. Additionally, businesses with capabilities for national and international logistics solutions and robust technical support for electronic orders align well with the needs outlined in this procurement. The comprehensive coverage of this contract across key locations in Scotland further amplifies the business growth potential by enabling sustained and substantial engagements with prominent healthcare facilities. ## Notice The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products 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 products will be to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally. 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 nine (9) 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=AUG512223 | | 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 | 16 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £780,000 | ## 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | EAGLE COURIERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512223 - 28 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502077 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502077 Courier Services - Blood Products - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512223 Courier Services - Blood Products - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760082 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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