---
title: "Clinical Viscometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802302"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802302.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN"
published: "2025-06-20"
---

# Clinical Viscometer

Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802302

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## Summary

The procurement process led by NHS Grampian, located in Aberdeen, involved the direct award of a contract for the supply of a Benson BV200 Clinical Viscometer, a specialised product in the healthcare industry category. Taking place at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, this contract was signed on 19th June 2025 and has a total value of £71,169.62. The procurement method was limited due to technical reasons, with NHS Grampian identifying Benson Viscometers as the sole UK supplier of this specific plasma viscosity analyser, thus justifying the absence of a competitive tender process.

This procurement offers niche business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in healthcare diagnostic equipment, particularly those capable of supplying unique or technologically advanced products with limited competition. SMEs such as Benson Viscometers, which was awarded the contract, are well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities when they can demonstrate exclusive capabilities that meet specific technical requirements, particularly in the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in developing or providing specialised medical equipment can see this as a blueprint for engaging with public health organisations seeking unique solutions.

## Notice

Benson BV200 Clinical Viscometer

### Procurement Information

Direct award to the supplier as it is believed they are the only UK supplier of Plasma Viscosity Analysers. Therefore competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533028 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 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 | £71,169 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB15 6RE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENSON VISCOMETERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533028

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533028
  Clinical Viscometer - Benson BV200 Clinical Viscometer

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802302

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