This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2025 at 15:33

Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) has issued a tender for the supply of thalidomide and pomalidomide capsules, with the procurement process reaching the award stage on 29 January 2025. This tender is classified under the pharmaceutical products category (CPV 33600000) and involves a framework agreement valued at GBP 959,680. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, is aimed at fulfilling NHS Scotland’s needs across regions constituted under relevant Scottish Acts, with the contract period covering 12 months and an optional extension of 36 months. Key stakeholders in this procurement include six awarded suppliers: Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals, Teva UK Ltd, Thornton & Ross Ltd, Wockhardt UK Limited, Zentiva UK, and Accord-UK Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector. Suppliers providing thalidomide and pomalidomide capsules can expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with NHS Scotland. Additionally, businesses engaged in quality healthcare supply chains, especially those with capabilities in logistics, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance with the MHRA guidelines, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the substantial contract value and the framework agreement's structure, this procurement can lead to substantial business growth and increased visibility within the public healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP39724b Pomalidomide and Thalidomide

Notice Description

Supply of pomalidomide capsules and thalidomide capsules to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of pomalidomide and thalidomide capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded the Framework Agreement as an unranked multi-supplier framework agreement per line to six (6) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-six (36) 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-048b5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002990-2025
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
£23,736,099 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,736,099 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£959,680 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20251 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

Accord-UK Ltd

Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals

Teva UK Ltd

Thornton & Ross Ltd

Wockhardt UK Limited

Zentiva UK

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