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NP37122 ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices

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

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27 May 2022 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting an open tender for the procurement of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices. This framework agreement, with an estimated value of £12,375,548, aims to supply the necessary goods across health boards in Scotland over a contract duration of 24 months with an optional 24-month extension. The tender period concludes on 27 June 2022, and submissions must be made electronically via the designated portal. The procurement process follows the open procedure, ensuring accessibility for a range of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical and medical device companies looking to expand their business within the Scottish healthcare sector. Businesses that specialise in ENT, ophthalmology, or dermatology products, particularly those able to provide community benefits as stipulated in the tender requirements, will be well-positioned to compete. Companies must demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards and may leverage this contract to enhance their reputation while addressing local community needs through the proposed goods and services.

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Notice Title

NP37122 ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into two (2) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

Lot Information

ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Generic Medicines/Medical Devices

Supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Generic Medicines/Medical Devices to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding each product line within this Lot to a single Framework Participant. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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

Artificial saliva products, Eye preparations & Skin preparations

Supply of Artificial saliva products, Eye preparations & Skin preparations to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded to each line. Full details can be found within the ITT.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0340a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014847-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,375,548 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,375,548 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
siobhan.ramage@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

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