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Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r))

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), pertains to the supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox®) for NHS Scotland. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the health industry. The contract was awarded to Allergan, with a total value of £5,975,000. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting that Botox® is a unique biologic medicine with no market alternatives. The contract was signed on 1st October 2019, following the completion stage of the tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors, particularly for businesses specialising in biologic medicines. Companies capable of producing or supplying unique medical products with stringent regulatory requirements would be well positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The long-term nature of the framework agreement, with an initial duration of 36 months and potential extensions, further enhances the prospects for suppliers in this field to establish sustainable partnerships with public health entities.

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Notice Title

Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r)) Powder for solution for injection 50, 100, 200 units/vial to NHS Scotland

Procurement Information

Botox(r) is a biologic medicine with no biosimilar competition in the market place due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000597190
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370095
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
£5,975,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ALLERGAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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