---
title: "NSS06824 Additive Solutions for Suspension of Blood Products Calloff"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791185"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791185"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791185.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791185.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-02-25"
---

# NSS06824 Additive Solutions for Suspension of Blood Products Calloff

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791185

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791185)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791185.json)

## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the NSS06824 Additive Solutions for Suspension of Blood Products call-off. This procurement, classified under the health industry category, targets NHS services within the UK, specifically benefiting the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). The contract was awarded to Macopharma UK Ltd, and it was signed on 17th February 2025. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and was carried out through a limited award procedure without prior publication, as it was a call-off from an existing framework established by NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers specialising in medical and laboratory solutions, as it necessitates high-quality additive solutions for blood component manufacturing. Businesses with expertise in producing specialised medical solutions like Platelet Additive Solution (PAS-E) and Saline Adenine Glucose Mannitol Solution (SAG-M) are well-positioned to compete. The contract value stands at £220,000, presenting a lucrative opportunity for suppliers in the healthcare sector to enhance their profiles and expand their market presence within the UK’s public healthcare system.

## Notice

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require additive solutions for use in the manufacturing processes for certain blood components. Platelet Additive Solution (PAS-E) is required for the suspension of platelets derived from whole blood and for the suspension of single donor apheresis derived platelets for neonatal use. Saline Adenine Glucose Mannitol Solution (SAG-M) is required for the washing and re-suspension of red cells during the manufacture of washed red cell components. The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) awarded a framework for the supply of Additive Solutions for Suspension of Blood Products - Notice reference: 2023/S 000-037491. SNBTS are named beneficiaries on this framework and wish to award a call-off contract for their requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS require additive solutions for use in the manufacturing processes for Platelets and Washed Red Cells:- Platelet Additive Solution (PAS-E) 1. Suspension of platelets derived from whole blood 2. Suspension of single donor apheresis derived platelets for neonatal use Saline Adenine Glucose Mannitol Solution (SAG-M) 1. Washing and re-suspension of red cells during the manufacture of washed red cells The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) awarded a framework for the supply of Additive Solutions for Suspension of Blood Products - Notice reference: 2023/S 000-037491. SNBTS are named beneficiaries on this framework and wish to award a call-off contract for their requirements.

### Procurement Information

Call-off from framework. The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) awarded a framework for the supply of Additive Solutions for Suspension of Blood Products - Notice reference: 2023/S 000-037491. SNBTS are named beneficiaries on this framework and wish to award a call-off contract for their requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524538 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £220,000 |

## 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 | MACOPHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33194220 - Blood-transfusion supplies

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524538

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524538
  NSS06824 Additive Solutions for Suspension of Blood Products Calloff - The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require additive solutions for use in the manufacturing processes for certain blood components. Platelet Additive Solution (PAS-E) is required for the suspension of platelets derived from whole blood and for the suspension of single donor apheresis derived platelets for neonatal use. Saline Adenine Glucose Mannitol Solution (SAG-M) is required for the washing and re-suspension of red cells during the manufacture of washed red cell components. The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) awarded a framework for the supply of Additive Solutions for Suspension of Blood Products - Notice reference: 2023/S 000-037491. SNBTS are named beneficiaries on this framework and wish to award a call-off contract for their requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791185

## 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-r6ebe6-0000791185. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791185.json.