SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System

Concepts

• edinburgh
• blood analysers
• snbts jack copland centre
• snbts nucleic acid extraction system
• nucleic acid testing
• a new nucleic acid extraction system
• snbts
• system
• acid
• extraction

Location

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

Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") have 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”) are 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 are 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 are not suitable for NAT testing, on the automated Donor Testing platforms. This Tender covers the purchase and installation of one (1) Nucleic Acid Extraction System. This includes 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.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 38434520 - Blood analysers
• 33100000 - Medical equipments

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.5 and 11.2.6 covers the 12 months contract duration of the contract agreement. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27438. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:778498)