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title: "HLA specific Antibody Detection Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796912"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-04-22"
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# HLA specific Antibody Detection Systems

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796912

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for "HLA specific Antibody Detection Systems" within the health industry category. The contract encompasses Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Antibody detection kits, consumables, and maintenance for existing equipment used by the Histocompatibility and Immunology department in SNBTS. This contract was awarded as a call-off from a framework established by NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), covering two lots. The procurement method was limited, with no prior call for competition due to its framework nature, ensuring a streamlined process. The contracts were signed on 22nd April 2025, signifying the award stage, and the regions served include UKM75, within the UK.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in medical laboratory equipment or healthcare services. Companies such as Werfen Ltd and V.H. Bio Limited have successfully secured contracts, highlighting potential growth paths for businesses capable of providing specialised health equipment and maintenance services. The procurement opens possibilities for large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling contract requirements, demonstrating robust supply chain capabilities and expertise in the healthcare sector. Businesses with the capability to advance healthcare solutions, improve diagnostic processes, or offer innovative products in the health industry stand to benefit significantly from engaging in similar procurements.

## Notice

The Histocompatibility and Immunology (H&I) department in SNBTS requires a contract for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Antibody detection kits, consumables and maintenance for existing equipment.

### Lot Information

HLA Specific Antibody Detection Systems - Testing kits and consumables,

The Histocompatibility and Immunology (H&I) department in SNBTS requires a contract for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) specific Antibody testing. SNBTS own existing equipment previously acquired via capital purchase. Testing kits and consumables are required to perform the necessary tests. HLA antibody testing is performed on solid organ transplant patients during transplant work up, while listed for a deceased donor organ and in the post-transplant setting. HLA antibody testing informs pre-transplant risk assessment and clinical decision making including the immune risk associated with proceeding with a transplant, use of immunosuppression, biopsy indication/interpretation, and the likelihood of a patient being offered a compatible offer. HLA antibody testing is also used in the transfusion setting to manage patients with immune platelet refractoriness and in the investigation of suspected cases of transfusion associated acute lung injury.

HLA Antibody detection - consumable and maintenance of existing equipment

The Histocompatibility and Immunology (H&I) department in SNBTS requires a contract for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) specific Antibody testing. SNBTS own existing equipment previously acquired via capital purchase. Maintenance and associated consumables are required for this equipment. HLA antibody testing is performed on solid organ transplant patients during transplant work up, while listed for a deceased donor organ and in the post-transplant setting. HLA antibody testing informs pre-transplant risk assessment and clinical decision making including the immune risk associated with proceeding with a transplant, use of immunosuppression, biopsy indication/interpretation, and the likelihood of a patient being offered a compatible offer. HLA antibody testing is also used in the transfusion setting to manage patients with immune platelet refractoriness and in the investigation of suspected cases of transfusion associated acute lung injury.

### Procurement Information

Call-off from framework. The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) awarded a framework for the supply of HLA Sequencing Systems consisting of 2 lots. Notice reference: 2024/S 000-012242. SNBTS are named beneficiaries on this framework and wish to award call-off contracts for their requirements covering both lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528772 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 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 | £642,000 |

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | V.H. BIO; WERFEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528772

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528772
  HLA specific Antibody Detection Systems - The Histocompatibility and Immunology (H&I) department in SNBTS requires a contract for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Antibody detection kits, consumables and maintenance for existing equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796912

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