Award

Nitric Oxide Therapy

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

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Award

15 Feb 2022 at 11:55

TenderUpdate

30 Nov 2021 at 16:05

Tender

30 Nov 2021 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focusing on the supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy within the pharmaceutical industry. This open tender process is currently at the award stage, with the tenders having been submitted electronically. Key deadlines include the bid opening on 6 December 2021 and a contract duration of 36 months with a possible 24-month extension, established to ensure suppliers can recover their investment. The contract is valued at approximately £1,853,625.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in medical gases and equipment. Companies that possess a valid UK Marketing Authorisation for their products, along with ISO certification, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract also emphasizes community benefits, indicating a preference for suppliers that can demonstrate their commitment to supporting local healthcare initiatives and providing quality service to NHS entities across Scotland.

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Notice Title

Nitric Oxide Therapy

Notice Description

Supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy to NHS Scotland that includes supply, rental and refill of cylinders and loan of a fully maintained and supported delivery system. The Authority has awarded this framework as a unranked multi-supplier framework to two (2) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for periods of 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-02f3e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004266-2022
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
£1,853,625 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,853,625 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,788,180 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20224 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

BOC HEALTHCARE

BTG GASES

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