Award

Contraceptive Medicines

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Tender

11 Jul 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) seeking suppliers for a framework agreement regarding the provision of contraceptive medicines, including oral and injectable options, as well as intra-uterine devices and other formulations. The tender, identified as NP41418, is currently complete and has been conducted under an open procedure. It was initiated on 11 July 2018, with the submission deadline having been set for 13 August 2018. The contract is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, and encompasses various categories within the health industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, especially those specialising in contraceptive products or similar medical goods. Businesses with strong capabilities in logistics, adherence to stringent quality standards, and those holding valid UK or EMA marketing authorisations would be well positioned to compete for contracts in this framework. As the framework covers an initial 24-month period with a potential extension, successful suppliers can expect a sustained partnership with NSS, enhancing their business prospects within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Contraceptive Medicines

Notice Description

Framework agreement for the supply of contraceptive medicines (oral, injection, intra-uterine, implant, gel & patch) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Oral contraceptive tablets

Supply of oral contraceptive medicines to NHS Scotland. This lot is awarded as an unranked multi-supplier framework by product line. Each product line was treated as an individual Lot and awarded to a maximum of 6 framework participants.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to a total period of twenty four (24) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire.

Levonorgestrel 20micrograms/24hours intrauterine device

Supply of Levonorgestrel 20micrograms/24hours intrauterine device to NHS Scotland. This lot is awarded as a ranked multi- supplier framework by product line. The product line was treated as an individual Lot and awarded to a maximum of 3 framework participants.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to a total period of twenty four (24) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire.

All other contraceptives medicines

Supply of progesterone receptor modulators, progestogens, intra-uterine systems, injections, patch and gels to NHS Scotland. This lot is awarded as a single-supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to a total period of twenty four (24) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000549056
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338676
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33641400 - Contraceptives

33641410 - Oral contraceptives

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,916,611 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,172,348 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 2-3 years
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
Hazel Johnstone
Contact Email
hazel.johnstone@nhs.net, laura.santi@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410, +44 1698794561

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

BAYER

CONSILIENT HEALTH

CREO PHARMA

GEDEON RICHTER

MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS

MSD

PFIZER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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