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Anaesthetic Gases (Sevoflurane & Isoflurane)

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

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12 Dec 2024 at 14:34

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Tender

29 Aug 2024 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of Anaesthetic Gases, specifically Sevoflurane and Isoflurane, to be used by NHS Scotland. This includes different lots for Sevoflurane with and without loaned vaporisers and Isoflurane in a bottle-only form. The awarded contracts span 48 months with a possible extension of 12 months, starting from 2nd December 2024. The procurement process, completed under an open procedure, falls within the Pharmaceutical Products category (CPV: 33600000) and covers entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This procurement opportunity is substantial for businesses in the pharmaceutical and medical equipment sectors, offering a platform for sustained growth through long-term contracts with one of the UK's primary healthcare providers. Small and medium enterprises, particularly those with expertise in anaesthetic gases and compliance with stringent quality control standards, would find this tender particularly beneficial. With criteria such as servicing and support, sustainability, and closed systems playing a part in the award decisions, businesses with strong service delivery and innovation in medical technologies are well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anaesthetic Gases (Sevoflurane & Isoflurane)

Notice Description

Supply of Anaesthetic Gases (Sevoflurane & Isoflurane) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml, (bottle only)

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml to NHS Scotland, for the duration of the Framework Agreement. It is envisaged that a maximum of three (3) suppliers will be awarded to the Framework Agreement. This Lot does not include a requirement for the provision of loaned vaporisers. Full details of goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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.

Isoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml (bottle only)

Supply of Isoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml (bottle only) to NHS Scotland, for the duration of the Framework Agreement. The Authority intends to award this framework as a single-supplier framework per product line. Full details of goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

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

Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml (including loan of vaporisers)

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml to NHS Scotland, including the loan of vaporisers for the administration of Sevoflurane for the duration of the Framework Agreement. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Ranked multi-supplier framework per product line. Full details of goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04967d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040105-2024
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, 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
£5,023,275 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,023,275 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,056,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
3
Supplier Names

Abbvie Ltd

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Piramal Critical care Limited

Further Information

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