Award

NP31523 Albumin Products

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2023 at 09:09

Tender

03 Feb 2023 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the tender titled "NP31523 Albumin Products" involves the Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) as the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the goods category, focusing on the supply of albumin products to NHS Scotland. This tender has reached the award stage with an active contract worth 10,645,804 GBP signed on 28th April 2023. The tender was conducted through an open procedure with a procurement method of open procedure. The key dates for this procurement process include the award date on 9th May 2023.

This procurement opportunity for albumin products can benefit businesses in the healthcare industry, specifically those experienced in supplying blood products. The tender process can lead to business growth opportunities for suppliers of plasma extracts and albumin. Businesses with a focus on quality, contingency, and environmental impact management are well-suited to compete for this tender. The opportunity to participate in a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement presents a chance for suppliers to establish long-term relationships with NHS Scotland and contribute to healthcare services in Scotland.

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Notice Title

NP31523 Albumin Products

Notice Description

Supply of albumin products to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of albumin products to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded the Framework Agreement as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement per line to three (3) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum total period of twenty-two (22) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date that the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a299
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013069-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141510 - Blood products

33141520 - Plasma extracts

33141540 - Albumin

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,189,495 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,189,495 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,645,804 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
Cameron Wright
Contact Email
cameron.wright@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454

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
3
Supplier Names

BIO PRODUCTS LABORATORY

BIOTEST (UK

CSL BEHRING

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