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Supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia(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

25 Jan 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

21 Dec 2018 at 00:00

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

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) is currently involved in a tender process for the supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the healthcare industry. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 22nd January 2019. This agreement is valued at approximately £1,096,305 and is set to deliver supplies to various entities under the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978. The delivery location includes all registered organisations in Scotland.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those operating in the UK healthcare sector, to expand their business reach. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical supplies or those with capabilities in healthcare-related goods would be well-suited to compete in future tenders, especially if they can demonstrate compliance with stringent regulatory requirements and expertise in innovative therapeutic solutions. Engaging with the NHS procurement process can facilitate significant growth through partnerships and long-term agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia(r))

Notice Description

The supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia(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-r6ebe6-0000568465
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438256
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
£1,096,305 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20197 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

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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