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title: "Islet Cell Processing Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825880"
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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: "2026-03-13"
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# Islet Cell Processing Systems

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825880

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, has concluded an award process for the procurement of Islet Cell Processing Systems under contract number NSS11925. The procurement was managed as a direct award with no prior publication needed, following Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) due to technical reasons restricting competition. Biorep Technologies, Inc. has been awarded the contract valued at £1,652,000 and signed on 13 March 2026. This procurement falls within the health industry category and covers the geographic region of the UKM, specifically in Edinburgh, Scotland. The contract includes the purchase of one system with an option for a second, together with consumables and servicing for five years, plus potential extensions. The process is complete, marking a critical milestone in NSS's commitment to enhancing healthcare capabilities through targeted technical acquisitions.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical technology and healthcare-related equipment, particularly those capable of providing innovative and specialised solutions. Companies similar in nature to Biorep Technologies, Inc., which is a small to medium enterprise (SME), could find similar opportunities in niche medical procurement needs by maintaining a clear understanding of regulations and keeping an eye on direct awards that favour specific technical expertise. With public sector bodies like NHS National Services Scotland emphasising the need for precision in equipment procurement, enterprises offering cutting-edge systems and consumables could leverage these opportunities to establish or expand their footprint in the healthcare industry, locally within Edinburgh and beyond.

## Notice

SNBTS has a requirement for 2 x Islet Cell Processing Systems. The contract will include the capital purchase of 1 system with an option to purchase a second system along with the supply of consumables and servicing for a period of five years with an additional two one year optional extensions at the discretion of the contracting authority

### Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii). The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: 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=MAR551653 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,652,000 |

## 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 | BIOREP TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551653

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551653
  Islet Cell Processing Systems - SNBTS has a requirement for 2 x Islet Cell Processing Systems. The contract will include the capital purchase of 1 system with an option to purchase a second system along with the supply of consumables and servicing for a period of five years with an additional two one year optional extensions at the discretion of the contracting authority

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825880
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825880

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