Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2019 at 01:00

Tender

22 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), involves a framework agreement titled "Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines". This procurement falls under the health sector and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Currently, the procurement is in the Award stage, with all relevant contracts having been signed on 1 July 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was officially closed for submissions on 30 April 2019.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supplies, particularly those providing cardiovascular and respiratory medicines. Companies with the capability to supply a diverse range of healthcare products, such as those producing modified release capsules, inhalers, and injectable medications, will find this framework beneficial. Given the multi-supplier unranked approach, a maximum of six suppliers will be awarded for each lot, creating a competitive landscape wherein both large and small firms can participate effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Cardiovascular & Respiratory medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into fourteen (14) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

Lot Information

Epoprostenol powder and solvent (pH12) for solution for infusion vials

Supply of Epoprostenol 500mcg and 1.5mg powder and solvent (pH12) for solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement for the Lot to an envisaged maximum of 6 Suppliers.. Access to contract pricing required by the designated Homecare company for supply to patients receiving treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension via the Homecare delivery contract.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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.

Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Auto Injector Devices

Supply of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Auto Injector Devices to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has not awarded this Lot.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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.

Urokinase Injections

Supply of Urokinase Injections to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intended to award each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to an envisaged maximum of 6 Suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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

Isosorbide Mononitrate Modified Release Capsules and Tablets

Supply of Isosorbide Mononitrate Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intended to award each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to an envisaged maximum of 6 Suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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.

Diltiazem Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets

Supply of Diltiazem Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intended to award each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to an envisaged maximum of 6 Suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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.

Verapamil Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets

Supply of Verapamil Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intended to award each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to an envisaged maximum of 6 Suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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.

Nifedipine Modified Release Capsules and Tablets

Supply of Nifedipine Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intended to award each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to an envisaged maximum of 6 Suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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.

Theophylline Modified Release Capsules and Tablets

Supply of Theophylline Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has not awarded this Lot.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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.

Branded and Branded Generic Inhalers

Supply of Branded and Branded Generic Inhalers to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intended to award each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to an envisaged maximum of 6 Suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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 Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines

Supply of all other Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. Each product line was tendered as an individual Lot and awarded to a single framework participant.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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

Bosentan Tablets

Supply of Bosentan Tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement for the Lot to an envisaged maximum of 6 Suppliers.. Access to contract pricing required by the designated Homecare company for supply to patients receiving treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension via the Homecare delivery contract.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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.

Epoprostenol powder and solvent (pH10.5) for solution for infusion vials

Supply of Epoprostenol 500mcg and 1.5mg powder and solvent (pH10.5) for solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement for the Lot to an envisaged maximum of 6 Suppliers.. Access to contract pricing required by the designated Homecare company for supply to patients receiving treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension via the Homecare delivery contract.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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.

Fondaparinux Sodium Pre-filled Syringes

Supply of Fondaparinux Sodium Pre-filled Syringes to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has not awarded this Lot.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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.

Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Injections

Supply of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Injections to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intended to award each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to an envisaged maximum of 6 Suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) 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-r6ebe6-0000577439
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360816
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
£32,858,043 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£32,571,777 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,912,988 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")
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
38
Supplier Names

Actavis UK Ltd

Aguettant Ltd

Aspire Pharma Ltd

Aventis Pharma Ltd Trading As Sanofi

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Bowmed Ibisqus Limited

Brown and Burk

Chiesi Limited

Cipla (EU) Ltd

Consilient Health Ltd

Crescent Pharma Limited

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd

Ennogen Healthcare Ltd

Focus Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Galen Ltd

GlaxoSmithKline

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Intrapharm Laboratories Ltd

Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

MYLAN UK HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Martindale Pharma

Merck Sharp & Dohme

Mercury Pharma Group

Morningside Pharmaceuticals Limited

Panpharma UK Ltd

Pfizer Ltd

Ranbaxy UK Ltd

Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Sandoz Ltd

Selective Supplies Ltd

Synchrony Pharma Ltd

Syner-Med (PP) Ltd

Syri Limited T/A Thame Laboratories

Teva UK Limited

Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd

Typharm Ltd

Wockhardt UK Limited

hameln pharmaceuticals ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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