SNBTS Rapid Plasma Freezers

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

Published: Feb 13, 2026

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to B Medical Systems S.à r.l. — £245,929

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (general supplies): SNBTS Rapid Plasma Freezers. By The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS. Awarded to B Medical.

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies 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 general supplies 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 three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers to replace the existing freezers 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”) commenced a Procurement Exercise for three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers, based at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh.
Rapid Plasma Freezers are used during the manufacture of Fresh Frozen Plasma and Pooled Cryoprecipitate from whole blood donations and the freezing Plasma for Fractionation from whole blood and plasmapheresis collections. The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) Guide to the Preparation, Use and Quality Assurance of Blood Components requires “rapid freezing of clinical plasma components to -25oC or below within 60 minutes”.
This Tender covered the purchase and installation of three (3) Rapid Plasma Freezers. This included the software, training, and equipment and associated maintenance required for their operation.
The supplier shall act as the Principal Contractor and shall 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 February 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 013374-2026. 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 468 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 229 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 4, 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 General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

B Medical Systems S.à r.l. was awarded the contract for £245,929. 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 013374-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

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