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Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2021 at 08:55

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for the supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents and Intravenous Iron, which falls under the pharmaceutical products category. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, having a tender period that ended on 27th August 2021. The estimated total value of this contract is approximately £19,951,683, divided across several lots: £11,676,683 for Intravenous Iron and £8,275,000 for Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents. Delivery will be required to various entities in Scotland established under the National Health Service Act 1978, with the option for a 24-month extension at the end of the initial 24-month term.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those specialising in injectable medicines or healthcare supplies, to expand their market presence within NHS Scotland. Businesses capable of demonstrating compliance with UK Marketing Authorisation and possessing the requisite quality certifications will be well-positioned to compete. With high demand for pharmaceutical products in healthcare, suppliers, especially SMEs and established manufacturers, may find this tender an excellent avenue to secure long-term contracts and foster partnerships with a key government entity.

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Notice Title

Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron

Notice Description

Supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron to NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into two (2) categories, each of which are identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot are contained in section II.2 of this notice.

Lot Information

Intravenous Iron

Supply of Intravenous Iron to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per line.

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.

Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents

Supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per line.

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-02ccf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027774-2021
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
£19,951,683 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,951,683 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,731,600 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 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
5
Supplier Names

AMGEN

PFIZER

PHARMACOSMOS

ROCHE PRODUCTS

VIFOR PHARMA

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