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NP49024 Growth Hormone

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

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Award

13 Jan 2025 at 10:39

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Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 12:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the supply of Growth Hormone to health boards across NHS Scotland. The tender, titled "NP49024 Growth Hormone," falls under the Pharmaceutical products (CPV: 33600000) category and was sought through an open procedure. The framework covers a 36-month contract duration with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The contracts, signed on 7th January 2025, include two lots: Growth Hormone Daily Dose and Growth Hormone Long-Acting. This procurement process culminates at the award stage, with active contracts now in place and significant awards granted to suppliers on the daily dose lot valued at £15,300,000 and the long-acting lot valued at £451,000. Delivery addresses span healthcare entities established under the NHS Scotland Act 1978 across the UKM region.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in hormone therapies and pharmaceutical supply chains. Large-scale suppliers like Merck Serono Limited, Novo Nordisk Ltd, Pfizer Ltd, and Sandoz have already secured active contracts, indicating significant market potential and collaborative frameworks for other capable suppliers. Businesses with robust quality control certifications, such as BS EN ISO 9001, and a commitment to community benefits and environmental sustainability are well-positioned to compete. Engaging with NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway can further enhance companies' prospects by supporting community development initiatives, thereby aligning business growth with positive societal impacts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP49024 Growth Hormone

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Growth Hormone to health boards across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Growth Hormone Long-Acting

Supply of Growth Hormone (Long Acting) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line.

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.

Growth Hormone Daily Dose

Supply of Growth Hormone (daily dose) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework.

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-049ab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000987-2025
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
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,751,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
4
Supplier Names

Merck Serono Limited

Novo Nordisk Ltd

Pfizer Ltd

Sandoz

Further Information

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