Award

Supply of Elaprase(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 involves the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender titled "Supply of Elaprase®" pertains to the health sector, specifically focusing on the supply of Idursulfase concentrate for intravenous infusion. The procurement method used was limited, indicating an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed at securing the unique product due to manufacturing complexities. The award contract was signed on 7th August 2019, and the contract value is £3,852,400. The procurement is currently in the contract stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply sectors. Companies that specialise in the production and distribution of medical supplies, particularly those with capabilities in handling specialised pharmaceutical products, would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement has been designed to create efficient supply solutions for NHS Scotland, potentially benefitting large-scale pharmaceutical firms like Shire Pharmaceuticals Limited, which was awarded the contract.

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Notice Title

Supply of Elaprase(r)

Notice Description

The supply of Idursulfase concentrate for intravenous infusion 2mg/ml 3ml vial to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Idursulfase concentrate for intravenous infusion 2mg/ml 3ml vial to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on Elaprase(r) there is no generic competition in the market place due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588701
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365206
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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,852,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 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, Stephanie McNiven
Contact Email
e.dickson@nhs.net, stephaniemcniven@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1412071891, +44 1698794410

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

SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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