SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System

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.

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.

The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.5 and 11.2.6 covers the 24 months contract duration of the contract agreement.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29973. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343