Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")

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07 Apr 2021 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, is seeking to procure Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines through an open procurement process. This tender, titled "Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines," falls under the pharmaceutical products category and spans a contract duration of 24 months with a possible 12-month extension. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with contracts signed on 4 March 2021. Products will be delivered to health boards across NHS Scotland, with the specified delivery locations encompassing various integrated joint boards across the region.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical products, particularly those specialising in cardiovascular and respiratory medications. The tender welcomes participation from both small and large suppliers, although it appears that the existing awarded contracts have predominantly gone to larger firms such as GlaxoSmithKline and Mylan. Companies aiming to enter this space should possess competitive logistical capabilities and advantageous pricing strategies to effectively compete for future opportunities arising from this framework agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into fifteen (15) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

Lot Information

Branded and Branded Generic Inhalers

Supply of Branded and Branded Generic Inhalers to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to six (6) Framework Participants.

Nifedipine Modified Release Capsules and Tablets

Supply of Nifedipine Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to three (3) Framework Participants.

Epoprostenol powder and solvent (pH12) for solution for infusion vials

Supply of Epoprostenol 500mcg and 1.5mg powder and solvent (pH12) for solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded all presentations within this lot to a single supplier.

Fondaparinux Sodium Pre-filled Syringes

Supply of Fondaparinux Sodium Pre-filled Syringes to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to two (2) Framework Participants.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Modified Release Capsules and Tablets

Supply of Isosorbide Mononitrate Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to six (6) Framework Participants.

Diltiazem Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets

Supply of Diltiazem Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to six (6) Framework Participants.

Verapamil Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets

Supply of Verapamil Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line to a single supplier.

Bosentan Tablets

Supply of Bosentan Tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a multi-supplier unranked framework to five (5) Framework Participants.

Iloprost Medicines

Supply of Iloprost Solutions for Infusion and Nebuliser solutions, to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to three (3) suppliers.

Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Pre-filled syringes

Supply of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Pre-filled syringes to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line to a single supplier.

Theophylline Modified Release Capsules and Tablets

Supply of Theophylline Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line to a single supplier.

Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Auto Injector Devices

Supply of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Auto Injector Devices to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line to a single supplier.

Epoprostenol powder and solvent (pH10.5) for solution for infusion vials

Supply of Epoprostenol 500mcg and 1.5mg powder and solvent (pH10.5) for solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded all products within this lot to a single supplier.

All other Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines

Supply of all other Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each line within this lot to a single supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a300
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007055-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,516,940 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
43
Supplier Names

Accord Healthcare Ltd

Aguettant Ltd

Aspire Pharma Ltd

Aventis Pharma Ltd Trading As Sanofi

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Bowmed Ibisqus Limited

Brown and Burk

Chiesi Limited

Cipla (EU) Ltd

Colonis Pharma Ltd

Consilient Health Ltd

Correvio GmbH

Crescent Pharma Limited

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd

Ennogen Healthcare Ltd

Firstline Pharma Ltd

Focus Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Galen Ltd

GlaxoSmithKline

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Intrapharm Laboratories Ltd

Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Martindale Pharma

Mercury Pharma Group

Morningside Pharmaceuticals Limited

Mylan

Napp Pharmaceuticals

Norgine Pharmaceuticals Limited

Organon Pharmaceutical UK Ltd

Pfizer Ltd

Ranbaxy (UK) Ltd

Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Sandoz Ltd

Selective Supplies Ltd

Sintetica Limited

Synchrony Pharma Ltd

Syri Limited T/A Thame Laboratories

Teva UK Limited

Thornton & Ross Ltd

Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd

Wockhardt UK Limited

Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd

hameln pharmaceuticals ltd

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