--- title: "Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000778531" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778531" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000778531.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000778531.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE" published: "2024-10-17" --- # Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000778531 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778531) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000778531.json) ## Summary The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has completed a procurement process to acquire a managed service for microbiology test kits. This contract, titled "Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits," falls within the health sector and will serve the SNBTS premises located at the Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh. Managed by Abbott, the contract began on 20th September 2024 and is valued at £283,000 GBP. The procurement method used was a limited process, involving no prior publication of a call for competition, to ensure continuity due to delays in a new contract procurement exercise. This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in microbiological testing systems, instrumentation, and data management software. Companies with expertise in large-scale serological screening, including markers such as HBsAg, HCV, HIV, and Syphilis, as well as smaller-scale screenings for conditions like malaria, will find this tender valuable. Large businesses or those with the capability to handle comprehensive microbiological testing systems are well-suited to compete in supplying the required managed services for the SNBTS. ## Notice The Authority requires a fully integrated microbiology testing system including all the mandatory and discretionary microbiology testing within a managed service. This includes the assays, instrumentation and data management software to deliver a final result to the Authority's information management system(s). ### Lot Information Lot 1 SNBTS collects approximately 160,000 blood and tissue donations each year, these are tested at the Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh within the Manufacturing Department of SNBTS. The Manufacturing Department performs a wide range of testing services; these include the large-scale serological screening of blood and tissue donations for microbiological markers such as HBsAg, HCV, HIV and Syphilis. Discretionary testing of HTLV, HBc and CMV. There is also a requirement for smaller scale screening for malaria antibodies on selected donations. ### Procurement Information A project to replace the current contract is currently underway however due to the time that it takes to conduct a procurement exercise, delays have been encountered and have meant that a short extension is required to ensure continuity of testing. This extension will be for a 4 month period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516397 | | 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 | 17 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Sep 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 | £283,000 | ## 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 | ABBOTT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment ## Release History - 17 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516397 - 20 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514623 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514623 Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits - The Authority requires a fully integrated microbiology testing system including all the mandatory and discretionary microbiology testing within a managed service. This includes the assays, instrumentation and data management software to deliver a final result to the Authority's information management system(s). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516397 Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits - The Authority requires a fully integrated microbiology testing system including all the mandatory and discretionary microbiology testing within a managed service. This includes the assays, instrumentation and data management software to deliver a final result to the Authority's information management system(s). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotblood.co.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778531 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778531. 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