--- title: "TCAT - RTX Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788170" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788170" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000788170.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000788170.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-01-17" --- # TCAT - RTX Project Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788170 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788170) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000788170.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded multiple contracts as part of the TCAT - RTX Project to support the manufacturing of the RTX001 product throughout 2025. These contracts involve the procurement of specific reagents and consumables required for the manufacturing process, with Bio-Techne, Lonza, Miltenyi Biotec Ltd., and Life Technologies being the awarded suppliers. The procurement was conducted through a limited procurement process based on technical requirements, including the use of proprietary reagents and consumables dictated by RTx. The procurement process is complete, and contracts were signed on 18 December 2024, for goods to be delivered in the UKM region. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors, specifically those specialising in the supply of reagents and consumables for medical product manufacturing. Large organisations with the capability to provide high-quality, specialised products that meet stringent technical specifications are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The awarded contracts, ranging from £50,300 to £631,000, underline the potential for substantial business growth through participation in such procurement processes, making it an attractive opportunity for companies with specialised technical competencies. ## Notice SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. ### Lot Information Cytokines SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. BioTechne were the chosen supplier of cytokines for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these reagents from this supplier. P3 buffer and nucleofector consumables SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. Lonza were the chosen supplier for P3 buffer and nucleofector consumables for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these items from this supplier. Prodigy cell processor SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. Miltenyi were the chosen supplier of several goods for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these reagents from this supplier. The goods are for use with the Prodigy cell processor and subsequent downstream processing. The Prodigy does not accept reagents/consumables which are not compatible with the software, therefore the items from Miltenyi are the only suitable goods for use within the trial. Rotea kits SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. Rotea have designed their process to use the Rotea cell processor, which requires specific Rotea kits to be used with it. Life Technologies are the only supplier of Rotea kits. ### Procurement Information SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. BioTechne were the chosen supplier of cytokines for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these reagents from this supplier. Lonza were the chosen supplier for P3 buffer and nucleofector consumables for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these items from this supplier. Miltenyi were the chosen supplier of several goods for use within the trial by RTX, therefore SNBTS are required to procure these reagents from this supplier. The goods are for use with the Prodigy cell processor and subsequent downstream processing. The Prodigy does not accept reagents/consumables which are not compatible with the software, therefore the items from Miltenyi are the only suitable goods for use within the trial. Rotea have designed their process to use the Rotea cell processor, which requires specific Rotea kits to be used with it. Life Technologies are the only supplier of Rotea kits. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522044 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 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 | £1,401,300 | ## 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 | 4 | | Supplier names | BIO-TECHNE; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; LONZA; MILTENYI BIOTEC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents ## Release History - 17 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522044 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522044 TCAT - RTX Project - SNBTS are under contract with RTx to manufacture the RTX001 product throughout 2025. RTx have transferred their manufacturing procedure to SNBTS and SNBTS are required to use the reagents/consumables specified by RTx within that process. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788170 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000788170. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000788170.json.