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Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r))

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which conducted a tender for the supply of Ranibizumab (Lucentis®) Pre Filled Syringes & Vials. The procurement was executed through a limited method without prior publication, indicating that the supplier was uniquely qualified for this tender due to patent protections. The contract, valued at approximately £28.26 million, was signed on 26th August 2019, and pertains to the healthcare industry in Scotland, specifically delivering to various NHS entities established under Scottish law.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and medical supply sectors, particularly those that specialise in patented medications and can meet the specific requirements laid out by NHS Scotland. Suppliers offering innovative healthcare products and those capable of efficient delivery to healthcare facilities in Scotland would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, thereby contributing to the growth of their businesses through engagement with a key public sector purchaser.

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Notice Title

Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r))

Notice Description

The supply of Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r)) Pre Filled Syringes & Vials to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r)) Pre Filled Syringes & Vials to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework agreement is, and will remain to be, protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000587033
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366527
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

33690000 - Various medicinal products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,258,891 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20196 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Eleanor Dickson
Contact Email
e.dickson@nhs.net, nadia.crockett@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1412071891, +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

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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