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31 Jan 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) has awarded a contract for the supply of Rituximab (MabThera) Vial 1400 MG/11.7 ML under the Framework Agreement to Roche Products Ltd. The procurement, classified under Pharmaceutical products (CPV 33600000), involves supplying goods to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. Located in Edinburgh, UKM, the awarded contract amount is GBP 2,404,041. The process is in the Award stage as of 31 January 2025, with the contract signed on 30 January 2025. This procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, necessitated by unforeseen demands due to Covid-19, under Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large pharmaceutical companies capable of supplying high-demand medical products. Businesses involved in the production or distribution of pharmaceutical products are well-suited to compete for such contracts, especially those with the capacity to fulfil unforeseen and urgent demands within the healthcare sector. Additionally, establishing a connection with NHS National Services Scotland could prove invaluable in opening further opportunities within the public health supply chain across Scotland.

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Notice Title

Rituximab Subcut

Notice Description

Supply of Rituximab (MabThera) Vial 1400 MG/11.7 ML to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Rituximab (MabThera) Vial 1400 MG/11.7 ML to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a single supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04da6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003219-2025
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
£2,404,041 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
1
Supplier Name

Roche Products Ltd

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