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Fertility 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

10 Jan 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Sep 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, has undertaken a completed procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Fertility Medicines." The procurement falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The open procedure commenced on 11 September 2018, with submissions due by 15 October 2018, marking the tender's end period. This framework agreement covers a duration of 36 months with a potential extension of up to 12 months, catering specifically to the supply of various fertility medicines to NHS Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical and healthcare businesses, particularly those specialising in fertility medications. Companies with relevant UK or EU marketing authorisations and certifications such as BS EN ISO9001 will find suitable openings within this framework. Participating as suppliers in this framework may help businesses grow by establishing long-term relationships with NHS Scotland, thus enhancing their market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fertility Medicines

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the supply of fertility medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Follitropin alfa

Supply of follitropin alfa fertility medicines in pre-filled syringes, vials, pre-filled pens and glass cartridges 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 3 framework participants.

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

Human menopausal gonadotrophins

Supply of human menopausal gonadotrophin fertility medicines in vials 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 3 framework participants.

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

Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues

Supply of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogue fertility medicines in vials and sprays to NHS Scotland. This lot is awarded as a single-supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis.

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

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists

Supply of gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist fertility medicines in pre-filled syringes and vials 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 3 framework participants.

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

Progesterones

Supply of progesterone fertility medicines in vials, gels and tablets 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 5 framework participants.

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

All other fertility products

Supply of a range of other fertility medicines in pre-filled syringes, tablets, vials and glass cartridges to NHS Scotland. This lot is awarded as a single-supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis.

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

Human chorionic gonadotropins

Supply of human chorionic gonadotropin fertility medicines in pre-filled syringes, ampoules and pre-filled pens 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 3 framework participants.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000554911
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341756
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,564,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,564,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,759,480 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

Aventis Pharma Ltd Trading As Sanofi

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Limited

Gedeon Richter

Merck Serono

Pfizer Ltd

Pharmasure Ltd

Teva UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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