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Rituximab Subcut

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Rituximab Subcut" focuses on the supply of pharmaceutical products for the Scottish Health and Social Care sector. The buying organisation is The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This contract, with a framework agreement initially running from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025, has been modified to extend the duration until 31st March 2026. The procurement is classified under CPV code 33600000, with all related deliveries occurring within the UK, specifically entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and Integrated Joint Boards established by the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The procurement stage is at the contract update phase, and the contract has been awarded to Roche Products Ltd.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those capable of meeting the high demands and maintaining necessary supply levels for the health and social care sectors. Suppliers with experience in handling large-scale contracts and those familiar with the regulatory requirements under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance market presence and lead to further opportunities within the public healthcare procurement ecosystem in the UK.

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Notice Title

Rituximab Subcut

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract modification, effecting an extension of the Framework Agreement duration from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026, has been agreed between the supplier and the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector. This modification has been approved 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-046c75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012236-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£29,545,341 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.semple3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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
1
Supplier Name

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