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title: "SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808608"
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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: "2025-11-20"
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# SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808608

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has issued an open tender for the supply and maintenance of van refrigeration units for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). The procurement process, identified as NP06025, is currently in the tender stage and pertains to the health industry category. The contract is focused on modifying six purchased Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van vehicles to incorporate refrigerated compartments necessary for the transportation of blood components. This project is set in Edinburgh, with delivery to be made in Glasgow, highlighting a key infrastructure along the UKM82 region. Interested suppliers should submit electronic bids through the established public tender portal by 11:00 on 29th September 2025. The contract has an estimated value of £70,000, covering a period of 60 months, including the vital maintenance component.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive refrigeration solutions, vehicle customisation, or related maintenance services. Companies meeting specific financial and technical criteria stand a chance to solidify their market presence by aligning with a major public health entity like NSS. Potential beneficiaries include firms with a demonstrated capability in producing temperature-controlled transport solutions and those possessing the necessary competence to maintain specialised equipment over extended periods. With the procurement method being open and requiring businesses to have a sound financial standing along with adequate experience in the sector, firms invested in growth through public sector contracts can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and drive business growth.

## Notice

Six (6) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles were purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Six (6) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles were purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Vans were used for the transportation of Blood Components from the central hub locations to hospitals and blood banks around the country as required for the service. Each van was required to have two separate compartments, with one for transport non-temperature controlled items (Ambient compartment), and the other compartment to be refrigerated for the transport of temperature controlled Blood Components (Refrigerated compartment). Transportation of Blood Components is completed in accordance with NATS TRAN 020. The refrigerated compartment must maintain the surface temperature of units of Blood Components 2degC to 10degC during transportation. Temperature monitoring (with alarms for out of specified limits) of the refrigerated compartment during transportation was required. Records of temperature during transport were required. *Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was required*

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543937 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,595 |

## 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TSL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543937
- 29 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538088

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538088
  SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance - Six (6) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and will require modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment will be required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543937
  SNBTS Supply of Van Refrigeration Units and Maintenance - Six (6) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles were purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and required modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment was required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808608
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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