Managed Service Microbiology Test Kits

Concepts

• edinburgh
• medical equipment
• testing services
• discretionary testing
• microbiological markers
• managed service microbiology test kits
• the authority’s information management system(s
• a fully integrated microbiology testing system
• testing
• management

Location

SNBTS Jack Copland Centre 52 Research Avenue Edinburgh EH14 4AP

Description

The Authority requires a fully integrated microbiology testing system including all the mandatory and discretionary microbiology testing within a managed service. This includes the assays, instrumentation and data management software to deliver a final result to the Authority’s information management system(s).

Total Quantity or Scope

SNBTS collects approximately 160,000 blood and tissue donations each year, these are tested at the Jack Copland Centre in Edinburgh within the Manufacturing Department of SNBTS. The Manufacturing Department performs a wide range of testing services; these include the large-scale serological screening of blood and tissue donations for microbiological markers such as HBsAg, HCV, HIV and Syphilis. Discretionary testing of HTLV, HBc and CMV. There is also a requirement for smaller scale screening for malaria antibodies on selected donations.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

A project to replace the current contract is currently underway however due to the time that it takes to conduct a procurement exercise, delays have been encountered and have meant that a short extension is required to ensure continuity of testing. This extension will be for a 4 month period.

Other Information

(SC Ref:780833)