Award

Glatiramer Acetate 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

15 May 2018 at 00:00

Tender

15 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the Framework Agreement titled "Glatiramer Acetate Injection." This contract falls under the health sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having been initiated through an open procedure, and involves supplying Glatiramer Acetate Injection in both 20mg and 40mg presentations. This agreement is intended to facilitate deliveries to participating NHS authorities across Scotland. The primary contract period spans over thirty-six months, with an option for a twelve-month extension. Key dates include a bid opening on 16 April 2018, which signifies a crucial deadline for suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical supply and logistical services, particularly those with experience in health sector contracts. Companies capable of meeting the technical requirements, including having valid UK Market Authorisations, MHRA approvals, and ISO certifications, would be ideally positioned to compete. The framework is designed to accommodate multiple suppliers, allowing for the engagement of up to three participants per lot, which further encourages collaboration and competitive bidding in supply continuity within NHS Scotland.

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Notice Title

Glatiramer Acetate Injection

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20mg and 40mg presentations to Participating Authorities across NHS Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioned Home Delivery Service or to a home delivery supplier(s) as directed by the Participating Authorities and/or the Authority.

Lot Information

Glatiramer Acetate Injection including the provision of a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service.

This Lot is for the supply of 20mg and 40mg Glatiramer Acetate Injection direct to hospitals or direct to patients in their own home, or other designated address, via a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service. The Authority intends awarding this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants.

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

Glatiramer Acetate Injection excluding a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service

This Lot is for the supply of 20mg and 40mg glatiramer acetate injection direct to hospitals or nominated Home Delivery supplier(s) as directed by Participating Authorities and/or the Authority. The Authority intends awarding this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000535103
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319353
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

33661000 - Medicinal products for the nervous system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20187 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
Andrew Fitzpatrick, Stuart Gillespie
Contact Email
andrew.fitzpatrick1@nhs.net, stuart.gillespie@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410, +44 1698794540

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313682
    Glatiramer Acetate Injection - Framework Agreement for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20mg and 40mg presentations to Participating Authorities across NHS Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioned Home Delivery Service or to a home delivery supplier(s) as directed by the Participating Authorities and/or the Authority.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319353
    Glatiramer Acetate Injection - Framework Agreement for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20mg and 40mg presentations to Participating Authorities across NHS Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioned Home Delivery Service or to a home delivery supplier(s) as directed by the Participating Authorities and/or the Authority.

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