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NP34925g Anti-human T lymphocyte immunoglobulin (equine)

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

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02 May 2025 at 12:32

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14 Apr 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process was spearheaded by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK. This process involved a framework agreement for the supply of Anti-human T lymphocyte immunoglobulin (equine), a pharmaceutical product under CPV code 33600000. The agreement, titled "NP34925g Anti-human T lymphocyte immunoglobulin (equine)," was awarded on 30 April 2025. This procurement, valued at £1,398,600, was executed without prior publication of a competitive call due to the unique technical requirements and absence of generic competition in the market. The contract, covering both an initial two-year period and a potential two-year extension, supports NHS Scotland with designated delivery points including the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale pharmaceutical companies capable of fulfilling such specialised supply needs. The awarded contract to Pfizer Ltd highlights the potential for major industry players to provide critical medical supplies under exclusive framework agreements. Businesses with expertise in pharmaceutical product development, especially those navigating niche markets with limited competition, would find similar tenders enriching for growth. Additionally, organisations seeking to collaborate with NHS services and engage in long-term strategic partnerships to supply medically essential goods in Scotland could benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

NP34925g Anti-human T lymphocyte immunoglobulin (equine)

Notice Description

Supply of Anti-human T lymphocyte immunoglobulin (equine) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Anti-human T lymphocyte immunoglobulin (equine) to NHS Scotland. The Framework Agreement has been awarded as a single supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

Although Anti-human T lymphocyte immunoglobulin (equine) (Atgam) 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-050298
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018763-2025
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
£2,775,900 £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
Not specified
Contact Email
holly.bryce@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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

PFIZER

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