Award

Immunosuppressant Medicines

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Aug 2017 at 00:00

Tender

22 May 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Common Services Agency (also known as NHS National Services Scotland), involves the awarding of a framework agreement titled "Immunosuppressant Medicines." This multi-supplier framework is intended for the supply of a range of immunosuppressant medicines to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The procurement method employed is open procedure, and the current stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 31st July 2017. The contract is valued at approximately £3 million and encompasses the supply of medicines, including Ciclosporin, Sirolimus, Mycophenolate, and Tacrolimus. The delivery locations cover various entities established under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, with potential suppliers required to submit their tenders online by the deadline of 26th June 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies specialising in immunosuppressant medicines, particularly those possessing valid UK or EMA Marketing Authorisations. Businesses with a strong quality assurance framework, such as ISO certification, and the ability to meet the stringent technical requirements specified in the tender are well-suited to compete. The framework allows for the participation of up to six suppliers per product line, creating a competitive environment and enabling successful bidders to engage with NHS Health Boards across Scotland, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Immunosuppressant Medicines

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of a range of Immunosuppressant Medicines to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The framework agreement has been awarded as a unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of six (6) suppliers for each product line.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of a range of Immunosuppressant Medicines, including Ciclosporin, Sirolimus, Mycophenolate and Tacrolimus to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The framework agreement has been awarded as a unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of six (6) suppliers for each product line.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000495114
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293556
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33652300 - Immunosuppressive agents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")
Contact Name
Stephanie McNiven
Contact Email
stephaniemcniven@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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