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Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))

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

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18 Jan 2022 at 00:00

Award

16 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is seeking to award a contract for the "Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex®)" with an estimated value of £8,921,858. The procurement is classified under goods and falls within the health industry category. The contract period is set to begin on 1 March 2022 and will run until 31 August 2022, with service delivery targeted towards entities established under the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement method used for this tender is limited, and the review process is handled by the Sheriff Court House in Edinburgh. Key dates include the award and modification notifications dated from 2018 to 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in the supply of medical products and treatments. Companies with capabilities in producing or distributing biologics, especially those with experience in health sector procurement and an understanding of patent-protected medicines, would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, businesses that can ensure reliable supply and compliance with regulatory standards are likely to find competitive advantages in responding to this contract.

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Notice Title

Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))

Notice Description

The supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)) to NHSScotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification of contract term from 01/03/2022 to [insert date] is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Procurement Information

The medicines awarded to this framework agreement will continue to be protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000562957
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438266
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,921,858 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
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
Laura Santi
Contact Email
andrew.thong@nhs.net, laura.santi@nhs.net, nadia.crockett@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410, +44 1698794460

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOGEN IDEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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