Award

Rituximab (MabThera(r)) 1400mg/11.7ml Subcutaneous Injection

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

10 Jul 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of Rituximab (MabThera) 1400mg/11.7ml subcutaneous injection. This tender falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with contracts signed on 24th July 2017, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition due to patent protection for the medicine. The framework agreement covers a duration of 23 months, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those specialised in biologic drugs and who can supply patented medications. Businesses experienced in navigating NHS procurement processes and those able to meet the stringent requirements for healthcare products will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for sustained engagement with NHS Scotland through this framework agreement could lead to further opportunities for expansion and revenue growth within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rituximab (MabThera(r)) 1400mg/11.7ml Subcutaneous Injection

Notice Description

The supply of rituximab (MabThera) 1400mg/11.7ml subcutaneous injection to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of rituximab (MabThera(r)) 1400mg/11.7ml subcutaneous injection to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework agreement is, and will remain to be, protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000503626
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291317
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33690000 - Various medicinal products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.downie@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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