Award

Immunosuppressant Medicines

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2021 at 08:05

Tender

21 Apr 2021 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland), is focused on the supply of Immunosuppressant Medicines. This contracting process falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in Scotland. The procurement is currently active and operates under an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £5,967,928 for a twenty-four month contract duration, plus an optional extension period of up to twenty-four months. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 12:00 on 24 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in pharmaceutical supplies. Companies of all sizes, particularly those holding valid UK Marketing Authorisations for the required medicines, are encouraged to participate. With the potential for multiple suppliers being awarded contracts, this offers a chance for both large pharmaceutical firms and smaller SMEs to secure a position within the NHS supply chain.

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Notice Title

Immunosuppressant Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of Immunosuppressant Medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Immunosuppressant Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of five (5) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020408-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,967,928 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,967,928 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,409,812 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20214 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) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nadia.crockett@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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
11
Supplier Names

ACCORD-UK

ASTELLAS

CHIESI

DRUGSRUS

MYLAN

PFIZER

ROCHE PRODUCTS

SANDOZ

SELECTIVE SUPPLIES

TEVA

TILLOMED LABORATORIES

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