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NP33923 Ranibizumab

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2023 at 14:04

Tender

18 Apr 2023 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) has awarded a contract for the supply of ranibizumab injections for NHS Scotland. The tender, named NP33923 Ranibizumab, falls under the goods category in the pharmaceutical products industry. The contract, with a total value of £5,422,720, was signed on July 24, 2023. Teva UK Limited, Biogen Idec Ltd, Thornton & Ross, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd are the active suppliers for this contract.

This procurement process by NHS Scotland offers opportunities for businesses to participate in supplying pharmaceutical products to the public health system. Businesses dealing with pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, especially those with experience in quality supply chain management, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The framework agreement involves multiple suppliers and aims to support ongoing provision to NHS Scotland entities. The procurement method for this contract was an open procedure, and interested economic operators can engage directly with the contracting authority for more information.

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Notice Title

NP33923 Ranibizumab

Notice Description

Supply of ranibizumab injections to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of ranibizumab 1.65mg/0.165ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes and ranibizumab 2.3mg/0.23ml solution for injection vials to NHS Scotland. This has been awarded as an unranked multi supplier framework agreement.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-six (36) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice; such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bf64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021851-2023
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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,422,720 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 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
Laura Ferguson
Contact Email
laura.ferguson7@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7773663347

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
4
Supplier Names

BIOGEN IDEC

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS

TEVA

THORNTON & ROSS

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