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NP34925b Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM)

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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02 May 2025 at 12:33

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14 Apr 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has finalised a procurement process for the supply of Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM) aimed at servicing the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service in Edinburgh and other locations upon request. This contract is part of a Framework Agreement that covers a twenty-four-month period with a potential twenty-four-month extension. Categorised under pharmaceutical products, this procurement sought goods through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was made in April 2025, with a contract value of approximately £753,136, reflecting a commitment to a single supplier, Bio Products Laboratory, located in Hertfordshire.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those capable of supplying niche medical goods. Given the technical specificity of Tetanus immunoglobulin production, the contract was awarded without prior competition due to the lack of viable alternative suppliers. This scenario underscores the potential for specialised pharmaceutical companies to increase market presence by offering unique products that are challenging to replicate. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in producing highly specialised healthcare products may find similar opportunities by closely monitoring sectors where legislative or technical barriers limit competition.

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Notice Title

NP34925b Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM)

Notice Description

Supply of Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM) to NHS Scotland. The Framework Agreement has been awarded as a single supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

Although Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM) has lost patent protection there is no known generic competition in the UK marketplace due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process, in line with Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018766-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£1,246,712 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months 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
Post Town
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

BIO PRODUCTS LABORATORY

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