SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System
About This Opportunity
research & innovation supply contract awarded in United Kingdom: SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System. By The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as.
This is a supplies contract in the Research sector, with a focus on Medical Equipment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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.
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 24, 2025. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 076391-2025. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) has issued 512 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 24 currently open and 262 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Biomerieux UK Ltd was awarded the contract for £88,500. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 076391-2025 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Biomerieux UK Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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