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Islet Cell Processing Systems

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

Buyer Contact Info

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

Buyer Address: 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, EH12 9EB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Sheila Ferguson

Contact Email: nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
1652000.0 GBP
Published
13 Mar 2026, 12:04
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
33100000 - Medical equipments
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Biorep Technologies, Inc.
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

SNBTS has a requirement for 2 x Islet Cell Processing Systems. The contract will include the capital purchase of 1 system with an option to purchase a second system along with the supply of consumables and servicing for a period of five years with an additional two one year optional extensions at the discretion of the contracting authority

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Direct Award under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii).

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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