Award

NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2022 at 13:07

Award

24 Nov 2021 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), who is seeking suppliers for the framework agreement titled "NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex®)". This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in the UK, specifically designed for entities constituted under the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978 and other health-related bodies. The procurement method adopted is limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award has already been completed, with the contract signed on 4th July 2022, and it relates to an active supply contract valued at £991,318 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those engaged in the supply of specialised medicines. Companies well-positioned to compete would be established pharmaceutical manufacturers or distributors, especially those with experience in supplying NHS entities or similar health organisations. Given the ongoing needs for health supplies during the pandemic, this contract could foster growth for businesses capable of meeting the rigorous standards of healthcare procurement.

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Notice Title

NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement is awarded for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(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-02f99f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018778-2022
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
£991,318 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20223 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
Rashida Rasool
Contact Email
rashida.rasool-gordon@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756051

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
1
Supplier Name

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