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Botulinum Toxin Type A (Xeomin(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, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is seeking suppliers for the supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Xeomin®). This procurement falls within the health sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. Currently in the award stage, the contract was formally signed on 12th September 2019 for a total value of £2,157,000. The procurement was initiated via a limited method, which did not include a prior call for competition due to the unique nature of the product.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare products, particularly SMEs that can supply biologics. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing or distributing medical supplies, especially those with experience in handling innovative medications like Xeomin®, would find this procurement advantageous. Given the limited competition in the market for this type of biologic medicine, there is a potential for growth and long-term partnerships with public health entities in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Botulinum Toxin Type A (Xeomin(r))

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Procurement Information

Xeomin(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-r6ebe6-0000597562
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370094
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
SME

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
£2,157,000 £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
Hazel Johnstone
Contact Email
hazel.johnstone@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+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

MERZ PHARMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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