Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
The Jack Copland Centre, 52 Research Avenue, Heriot-Watt Research Park
Edinburgh
EH14 4BE
Telephone
+44 1313145522
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12722
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Plasmapheresis Collection Systems
Reference number
NSS202112
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
SNBTS requires Automated Plasmapheresis Collection Machines which must:
- Be capable of providing leuco-depleted plasma for the manufacture of Covid-19 Convalescent Plasma(C19-CP), Fresh Frozen Plasma and Source plasma for blood products.
- These devices should enable the collection of double and triple doses of CP and FFP
- These must be in line with Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK (Current Edition) and the Blood Safety & Quality Regulations 2005.
This technology is required to embed the skills required to collect C19-CP for the remainder of the current pandemic and in any future outbreak or wave. It is therefore envisioned that the machines will operate in two modes:
- Tick Over: Where the centres will collect available C19-CP to around 84 procedures per week. During this phase any spare collection slots will be utilized to balance the inventory by collecting FFP
- Flex Up: Where there is a significant outbreak of Covid19 either locally or nationally the services will extend collection and build to 204 procedures per week.
- For planning purposes, we have assumed that there will be one period of 13 weeks at this higher level
- It is also assumed that we would have a 4-6 week lead time to operate at this higher level
- Companies are therefore asked to consider how they might support SNBTS while operating at higher level and how they would supply the additional disposables to support this operation.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
36
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.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2021/S 001-002150
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
NSS202112
Title
Plasmapheresis Collection Systems
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
8 December 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Fresenius Kabi Limited
Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way, Manor Park
Runcorn
WA7 1NT
Telephone
+44 1928533522
Fax
+44 1928533604
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £790,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:802602)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Parliament House, Parliamanet Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
seven.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
There is a need for plasmapheresis devices to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency from volunteer plasma donations to manufacture Immunoglobulin (Ig) therapeutic product to meet clinical demand.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
36
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£390,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Fresenius Kabi Ltd
Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way,, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire
Runcorn
WA7 1NT
Telephone
+44 1928533522
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
There is a need for plasmapheresis devices to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency from volunteer plasma donations to manufacture Immunoglobulin (Ig) therapeutic product to meet clinical demand.
SNBTS require to procure consumables and maintenance for existing equipment for the collection of plasma.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire.
Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor:
A change of contractor cannot be made for technical reasons such as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, services or installations and would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority).
SNBTS have invested in the current equipment and staff are fully trained in the use of the equipment.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £790,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £118,000