Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
52 Research Avenue
Edinburgh
EH14 4BE
Telephone
+44 1313145522
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12722
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Managed Service for Hepatitis E Nucleic Acid Testing
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
In line with the UK`s preparation for Plasma for Medicines, The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £304,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
SNBTS
Jack Copland Centre
52 Research Avenue
Edinburgh
EH14 4AP
WBS
Ely Valley Road
Talbot Green
Pontyclun CF72 9WB
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In line with the UK`s preparation for Plasma for Medicines, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) have been requested to prepare for the introduction of HAV and Parvo B19 testing. HAV and Parvo B19 testing can be performed on current SNBTS equipment that is used for testing of Hepatitis B (HCV).
The intention would be to add HAV and Parvo B19 testing from April 2024 – 31st October 2025 (19 months). The project to replace the current contract is due to commence next year and these tests will be included as part of this.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 95
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Any new contract will only be for a period of 19 months, contracts of this type are generally for periods of 5 – 7 years (with options for extensions).
The project to replace the current contract is due to commence next year and these tests will be included as part of this.
Due to the time that it takes to conduct a procurement exercise and the resulting quality validations that are required for any change in equipment or consumables SNBTS require a minimum period of 6 months from contract award until go live. This then allows all areas of functionality to be checked off and confirmed in line with SNBTS quality requirements.
With the current equipment SNBTS can implement the testing required without having to replace the equipment and conduct validations. With adding the tests to the current contract means that SNBTS will be able to implement the tests in a timely manner.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2016/S 191-343373
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
NP6026/16
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 October 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Grifols Uk Ltd
Byron House, Cambridge Business Park,Cowley Rd,
Cambridge
CB4 0WZ
Telephone
+44 8452413090
Fax
+44 8452413314
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £304,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:747667)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Parliament House, Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
Country
United Kingdom