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Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r))

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has completed the procurement process for the supply of Iron Sucrose (Venofer®) ampoules. This contract falls under the health industry and was initiated using a limited procurement method, awarding a single-supplier framework agreement for delivery across all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The contract was signed on 5th October 2017, having previously been awarded on 8th September 2017, with its details published online. The delivery location is within the UK, particularly aimed at NHS Health Boards in Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supplies, particularly those that can meet the specific manufacturing requirements of Iron Sucrose (Venofer®). Given the lack of generic competition in this market, suppliers with the capability to provide this product are well-positioned to benefit from the contract. Businesses that are able to navigate the complexities of health sector procurement, especially those with experience in the NHS framework agreements, will find this an advantageous opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r))

Notice Description

The supply of Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r)) ampoules to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r)) ampoules to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded a single-supplier framework agreement for the requirement.

Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on Venofer(r) there is no generic competition in the market place due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000510683
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299425
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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 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) ("NSS")
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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