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NP47825 Multiple Sclerosis Medicines

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 May 2025 at 09:05

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08 Jan 2025 at 09:37

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07 Jan 2025 at 17:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of multiple sclerosis medicines to NHS Scotland has recently concluded, with the awarding of contracts valued at over £48 million. The purchasing entity, The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), conducted an open procedure to establish a framework agreement which is active as of April 2025. This framework covers a duration of twenty-seven months with an extension option of up to twenty-one additional months. Operating from Edinburgh, this engagement falls under the pharmaceutical products category, focusing on goods distribution across all entities pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement process, now in the award stage, involved multiple lots and the contract signing occurred in April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale pharmaceutical companies, particularly those capable of fulfilling strict technical and quality requirements along with competitive pricing strategies. Given that the awarding criteria heavily favoured price, with a 95% weighting compared to a 5% allocation for quality considerations, businesses adept at providing cost-effective solutions without compromising on technical and regulatory compliance stand to gain significantly. Moreover, the procurement accommodates a framework structure allowing multiple suppliers, thus opening avenues for collaboration. Companies with established operational bases in or around the UK or those looking to expand within the NHS framework may find this procurement beneficial for broader market penetration and long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP47825 Multiple Sclerosis Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of multiple sclerosis medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Fingolimod capsules, teriflunomide tablets, and dimethyl fumarate capsules

Supply of fingolimod capsules, teriflunomide tablets, and dimethyl fumarate capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority has award this Lot as a single supplier Framework Agreement per product line to three (3) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-one (21) 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.

Glatiramer acetate solution for injection pre-filled syringes, interferon beta-1a, cladribine tablets, ozanimod capsules, and natalizumab

Supply of glatiramer acetate solution for injection pre-filled syringes, interferon beta-1a, cladribine tablets, ozanimod capsules, and natalizumab to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per line to six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-one (21) 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-04ce06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018635-2025
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
£51,517,832 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£51,517,832 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,571,280 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 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
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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
8
Supplier Names

Biogen Idec Ltd

Merck Serono Limited

Orifarm UK

Ranbaxy (UK) Ltd

STADA UK - Thornton & Ross

Sandoz Ltd

Teva UK Ltd

Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd

Further Information

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