Award

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

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

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Award

30 Jan 2024 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The buyer, The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), has awarded contracts for the supply of aseptically compounded medicines under the title "Compounded Aseptic Medicines". The procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category, with a total contract value of over £21 million. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the award was triggered by a modification need due to increased demands during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of aseptic medicines, especially those capable of providing compounded medicines as per the detailed specifications outlined in the lots. Businesses in the pharmaceutical industry focused on aseptic compounding and experienced in supplying NHS Scotland entities would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The framework agreement intends to streamline the supply process by awarding all presentations within each lot to a single supplier, allowing for efficient procurement and delivery to the specified locations in the UKM region.

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Notice Title

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of unlicensed, aseptically compounded, ready to use medicines in syringe and infusion bags to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of the following aseptically compounded, ready to use medicines in syringes and infusions to NHS Scotland in a range of doses, Atezolizumab Cetuximab Doxorubicin Epirubicin Infliximab (Inflectra(r)), (Remicade(r)), (Remsima(r)) Nivolumab Pembrolizumab Pertuzumab The Authority intends to awarded all presentations within this Lot to a single supplier.

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of the following aseptically compounded, ready to use medicines in syringes and infusions to NHS Scotland in a range of doses, Cyclophosphamide Fluorouracil Irinotecan Methotrexate Rituximab (Mabthera(r)), (Rixathon(r)), (Truxima(r)) The Authority intends to awarded all presentations within this Lot to a single supplier.

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of the following aseptically compounded, ready to use medicines in syringes and infusions to NHS Scotland in a range of doses, Bortezomib Carboplatin Cisplatin Docetaxel Gemcitabine Oxaliplatin Trastuzumab (Herceptin(r)), (Herzuma(r)) Vincristine The Authority intends to awarded all presentations within this Lot to a single supplier.

Compounded Aseptic Medicines - All Other Presentations

upply of the following aseptically compounded, ready to use medicines in syringes and infusions to NHS Scotland in a range of doses, The molecules included in this Lot are, Bevacizumab Cytarabine Infliximab (Zessly(r)) Insulin Methotrexate Natalizumab Nivolumab Paclitaxel Pemetrexed Tocilizumab Trastuzumab (Kanjinti(r)), (Ontruzant(r)) Trastuzumab Subcutaneous Vedolizumab Each product line will be treated as an individual Lot and awarded as an unranked multi-supplier framework.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0435c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003092-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,299,267 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20242 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Linda Downie
Contact Email
linda.downie3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BAXTER HEALTHCARE

ITH PHARMA

QUALASEPT LIMITED T/A BATH ASU

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