This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2022 at 14:06

Award

24 Nov 2021 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration was initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the title "NP91617b Cladribine (Mavenclad®)," which falls within the pharmaceutical products category. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure aimed at supplying Cladribine throughout the NHS Scotland framework. This process has reached the Award stage, with contracts signed on 4th July 2022, valued at approximately £2,827,468. The delivery locations for this agreement cover entities established under the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978, including Integrated Joint Boards and Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the pharmaceuticals sector, particularly those manufacturing or distributing products like Cladribine. Suppliers that can quickly adapt to the needs of the health and social care sector, especially in response to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts. The NHS’s ongoing demand for pharmaceutical goods ensures that there is a growing market for suppliers that meet regulatory standards and can demonstrate reliability in supply chain management.

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Notice Title

NP91617b Cladribine (Mavenclad(r))

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Cladribine (Mavenclad(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement is awarded for the supply of Cladribine (Mavenclad(r)).

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f99c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018774-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£2,827,468 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
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
2
Supplier Names

Merck Serono

Merck Serono Limited

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