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NCIVAS manufacturing process proof of concept

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

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27 May 2022 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a limited tender initiated by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the project titled "NCIVAS manufacturing process proof of concept". This procurement falls under the industry category of research services, specifically relating to sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. The procurement stage is currently active, and the contract was signed on 27th May 2022, with a total contract value of £114,351. The supplier for this contract is CPI Innovation Services Ltd, situated in the UK. The process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by technical reasons as per the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing and technology. Companies specialising in manufacturing consultancy or those with expertise in automated pharmaceutical technologies could benefit from this project, as it seeks to identify viable solutions for the NCIVAS product portfolio. Furthermore, firms with innovative approaches to delivery and patient safety may find this an ideal avenue to establish partnerships with NHS National Services Scotland, fostering business growth and development in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCIVAS manufacturing process proof of concept

Notice Description

The purpose of the proposed activity is to engage relevant sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise to evaluate options to deliver the NCIVAS (National Central Intra-Venous Additives Service ) proposal with appropriate focus on patient safety, process efficiency, and appropriate return on investment. The proposal is for desk-based research and consultancy only

Lot Information

Lot 1

To enable the progression of the programme NCIVAS (National Central Intra-Venous Additives Service) requires the services of experts in medicines manufacturing to identify viable technology to deliver the requirements of the NCIVAS product portfolio. CPI Innovation Services Limited (CPI) is an organisation which supports the development and commercialisation of novel pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies through its facilities at the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC). The MMIC is a unique partnership between Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and the private sector. It delivers world class leading experts in the very specific area of automation compound manufacturing consultancy. Additional information: The NCIVAS programme believes that CPI Innovation, in partnership with the MMIC is the only provider in the market capable of delivering the requirement. The supplier is not aligned to any pharmaceutical company or technology and is able to provide impartial recommendations

Procurement Information

This is a direct award under Regulation 6(1)(b) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations: competition is absent for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0340fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014936-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,351 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20223 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Shona MacKenzie
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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

CPI INNOVATION SERVICES

Further Information

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