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19 Aug 2022 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia®) in the pharmaceutical products category. The procurement process initiated as a tender and resulted in an active contract valued at £1,252,920 GBP signed on 20th July 2022 for a period of 180 days to meet additional demands in the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Businesses specializing in supplying pharmaceutical products, particularly those dealing with medicinal products, would find opportunities to compete in this procurement. The contracting authority is open for economic operators to engage, though the only formal remedy in case of disputes is through court proceedings. This tender showcases how public procurement can support business growth within the healthcare sector, offering avenues for suppliers to contribute to critical healthcare needs within Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia(r))

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification of contract term from 01/09/2022 to 28/02/2023 is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036028
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023050-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

33610000 - Medicinal products for the alimentary tract and metabolism

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,252,920 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
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
1
Supplier Name

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd

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