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

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

18 Jan 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Award

16 Jan 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

02 Nov 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) located in Edinburgh, UK, which initiated a tender titled "Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif®).” This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on pharmaceuticals. The current stage of the process is the contract award, with key activities associated with the contract having begun on 1 March 2022 and extending until 31 August 2022. The contract award amounts to £1,893,362, signifying a significant investment in the healthcare sector.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly companies that manufacture, distribute, or supply specialised healthcare products. Suppliers of medicinal products and other healthcare services are encouraged to engage, as the awarded contract will benefit any enterprises that comply with the NHS procurement standards. Additionally, this contract could attract firms looking to expand their presence in the NHS market, especially those experienced in meeting the demands of health and social care services during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification of contract term from 01/03/2022 to 31/08/2022 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000563070
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438265
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
£4,282,207 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 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

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
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

Merck Serono

Further Information

Notice Documents

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