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Award

02 Aug 2024 at 16:12

Tender

17 May 2024 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of rivaroxaban tablets to NHS Scotland has been completed under the auspices of The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category and was conducted as an open procedure with a framework agreement. The procurement is under the goods category and is intended to cover entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and any Integrated Joint Boards under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The framework agreement, with an estimated value covering both a nine-month framework duration and a potential thirty-nine-month extension, was awarded to multiple suppliers: Thornton & Ross Ltd, Teva UK Ltd, Zentiva, Selective Supplies Ltd, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd, and Wockhardt UK Limited. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 31 July 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those capable of supplying rivaroxaban tablets. The multi-supplier framework and the long duration offer stability and the potential for sustained business growth. Companies with robust supply chains and the ability to comply with rigorous technical and quality standards, including those with valid UK Marketing Authorisations and ISO 9001 certification, will find this tender highly advantageous. By participating, businesses can not only secure substantial contracts but also enhance their reputation by collaborating with a major public health entity, opening doors for future procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP35924b Rivaroxaban Tablets

Notice Description

Supply of rivaroxaban tablets to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of rivaroxaban tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award the Framework Agreement as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement per product line to six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-nine (39) 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-045a86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024382-2024
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
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
£265,416 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,156 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 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

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
6
Supplier Names

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Selective Supplies Ltd

Teva UK Ltd

Thornton & Ross Ltd

Wockhardt UK Limited

Zentiva

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