SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System

Location

SNBTS Jack Copland Centre 52 Research Avenue North Edinburgh EH14 4BE

Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") had the requirement for one (1) Nucleic Acid Extraction System to replace the existing machine at SNBTS Jack Copland Centre, Heriot Watt University Campus, Edinburgh.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS) (“Health Board”) were commencing a Procurement Exercise for a new nucleic acid extraction system, based at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. This would be used to perform confirmatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) testing on all blood, tissue and cell donations that were reactive in the initial screening assays. The National Microbiology Reference Unit (NMRU) also performs NAT screening on any blood, tissue and cell donations that fail, or were not suitable for NAT testing, on the automated Donor Testing platforms. This Tender covered the purchase and installation of one (1) Nucleic Acid Extraction System. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation. The supplier should act as the Principal Contractor and should be responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the replacement system and associated equipment.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 38434520 - Blood analysers
• 33100000 - Medical equipments

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The values referred to in Section II.1.7 and V.2.4 covers the capital cost and 12 months warranty period. (SC Ref:816621)