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Enzyme Replacement Therapy Medicines

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2024 at 10:45

Award

02 Jul 2024 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the supply of Enzyme Replacement Therapy Medicines. This entails a framework agreement covering a 24-month contract duration with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement falls under the Pharmaceutical products category and targets entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and Integrated Joint Boards established by the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Located in Edinburgh, UKM region, the contract was signed on 18th July 2024, with an estimated value of £12,437,853 GBP. This procurement was conducted using a limited method without a prior call for competition, in accordance with intellectual property regulations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in enzyme replacement therapies, particularly those capable of supplying Laronidase, Imiglucerase, Agalsidase beta, and Alglucosidase alfa medicinal products. Although the framework agreement has been awarded to Aventis Pharma Ltd Trading As Sanofi, understanding the procurement process and the requirements could benefit other businesses aiming to compete in future similar tenders. Companies with expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply, particularly those focusing on rare disease treatments, are well-suited to compete in this niche yet crucial market segment.

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Notice Title

Enzyme Replacement Therapy Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of Enzyme Replacement Therapy Medicines (a-d) to NHS Scotland: - NP92624(a) Laronidase 500units/5ml solution for infusion vials 1 vial (Aldurazyme(r)) - NP92624(b) Imiglucerase 400unit powder for solution for infusion vials 1 vial (Cerezyme(r)) - NP92624(c) Agalsidase beta 35mg powder for solution for infusion vials 1 vial (Fabrazyme(r)) - NP92624(c) Agalsidase beta 5mg powder for solution for infusion vials 1 vial (Fabrazyme(r)) - NP92624(d) Alglucosidase alfa 50mg powder for solution for infusion vials 1 vial (Myozyme(r))

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Enzyme Replacement Therapy Medicines (a-d: Aldurazyme(r)/ Cerezyme(r)/ Fabrazyme(r)/ Fabrazyme(r)/ Myozyme(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a Single supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

The medicine to be awarded to the framework agreement is protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in line with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047915
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025940-2024
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
£12,437,853 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 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")
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Michelle Semple
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

AVENTIS PHARMA LTD TRADING AS SANOFI

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