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title: "SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798417"
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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: "2025-08-13"
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# SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798417

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), pertains to the replacement of thirteen Blood Component Centrifuges at the SNBTS Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh. Categorised under the health industry, this procurement has progressed to the award stage with a contract signed on 12 August 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. Henderson Biomedical has been awarded the contract, valued at £331,918 GBP, and will be responsible for the supply, installation, and commissioning of the centrifuges. The process was overseen by the Sherriff Court House in Edinburgh as the review body.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth and innovation in the medical equipment supply industry, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector. Suppliers specializing in laboratory equipment manufacturing, particularly those experienced in delivering complex systems and maintenance services in healthcare settings, stand to benefit from competing in similar tenders. The procurement's emphasis on both quality and cost suggests that businesses with strong quality management systems and competitive pricing strategies are well-suited to meet the stringent NHS requirements and leverage this framework to secure additional contracts in the future.

## Notice

SNBTS required replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SNBTS required replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier will now act as the Principal Contractor and is now responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the replacement Blood Component Centrifuges and associated equipment. The contractor will have, before making an offer, examined the supplied drawings, taken all necessary measurements and made provisions in his offer for all works shown or specified, or which can reasonably be inferred from the specification to be required. and for all incidental work of every description necessary for the completion of the contract in a thoroughly satisfactory and professional manner, as no claim was recognised on grounds of lack of knowledge of the works involved. SNBTS had the requirement that the winning bidder would be the sole point of contact for all maintenance and breakdown calls for all of the equipment to be supplied in this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536955 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £331,918 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENDERSON BIOMEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931000 - Centrifuges
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
- 42931110 - Floor-model centrifuges

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536955
- 29 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531348

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531348
  SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges - SNBTS require replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covers the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This includes the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536955
  SNBTS Blood Component Centrifuges - SNBTS required replacement of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges to replace the existing equipment at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. Blood Component Centrifuges are used during the processing of whole blood donations and secondary blood component manufacture. Blood Component Centrifuges for the primary and secondary processing of Blood and blood components. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of Thirteen (13) Blood Component Centrifuges. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798417
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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