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ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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23 Sep 2024 at 15:14

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24 Apr 2024 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) involves the supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices. The contract, under the industry category of pharmaceutical products, covers the supply of items such as artificial saliva products, eye preparations, and skin creams. This procurement, using an open procedure, has reached the award stage as of August 22, 2024. The total estimated value of the framework agreement for both lots is GBP 10,779,512, with a significant portion specifically allocated to NHS Scotland. The contract duration is 36 months, with an optional 12-month extension, ensuring long-term supply stability. The procurement is being conducted electronically, with NHS National Services Scotland facilitating the tender process.

This procurement offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a framework that includes multiple suppliers for the various product lines, businesses with capabilities in producing high-quality medicines and medical devices stand to benefit significantly. The procurement emphasises logistics and price, with strict quality standards such as UK Marketing Authorisation and conformity to UK regulations. Companies demonstrating commitment to community benefits provision, sustainability, and compliance with medical device regulations are well-positioned to compete and expand their market reach within the NHS supply chain. This framework's focus on fostering community benefits further incentivises suppliers to innovate and contribute positively to the local communities in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices

Notice Description

Supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Generic Medicines/Medical Devices

Supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Generic Medicines/Medical Devices to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single-supplier framework per product line.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twelve (12) 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.

Artificial saliva products, Eye preparations & Skin creams

Supply of Artificial saliva products, Eye preparations & Skin creams to NHS Scotland. The authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of six (6) framework participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twelve (12) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0454b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030345-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,558,988 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,558,988 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,838,512 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
33
Supplier Names

AbbVie Ltd

Altacor

Aspire Pharma Ltd

Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd

CST Pharma Ltd

Carl Zeiss Ltd

Consilient Health Ltd

Crescent Pharma Limited

DRUGSRUS LTD

Ennogen Healthcare International Ltd

Europharma Concepts Ltd (t/a Oralieve UK)

Farmigea Ophthalmics Limited

Focus Pharmaceuticals Ltd

GlaxoSmithKline

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Intrapharm Laboratories Ltd

Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Manx Healthcare

Martindale Pharma

Medicom Healthcare

Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited

Morningside Pharmaceuticals Limited

Ranbaxy (UK) Ltd

Rayner Intraocular Lenses Ltd

Reckitt Benckiser

Ridge Pharma Limited

STADA UK - Thornton & Ross

Sandoz

Scope Ophthalmics Limited

Selective Supplies Ltd

TJ Smith and Nephew Ltd (Trading as Smith & Nephew)

Thea Pharmaceuticals Limited

Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd

Further Information

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