Award

Intravenous Iron & Cinacalcet Tablets

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Tender

07 Nov 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, which is seeking suppliers for intravenous iron and cinacalcet tablets. The tender, identified as "Intravenous Iron & Cinacalcet Tablets," is classified under the health industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, and submission of tenders was facilitated electronically. The tender period concluded on 12 December 2019, with a contract value estimated at £2,410,692, spanning a duration of 18 months, with an optional 24-month extension.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical and medical supply sectors. Suppliers with capabilities in the manufacture and provision of injectable iron preparations and cinacalcet tablets would be well-positioned to compete, especially those adhering to the specified quality and logistical criteria outlined in the tender. The provision of high-quality products and compliance with regulatory standards is essential, making this tender appealing to both large suppliers and those aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare market.

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Notice Title

Intravenous Iron & Cinacalcet Tablets

Notice Description

Supply of intravenous iron and cinacalcet tablets to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Iron isomaltoside 1000 100mg/2ml (50mg/ml) solution for injection

Supply of iron isomaltoside 1000 100mg/2ml (50mg/ml) solution for injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for periods of up to a total of twenty-four (24) 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.

Iron sucrose 100mg/5ml (20mg/ml) solution for injection

Supply of Iron sucrose 100mg/5ml (20mg/ml) solution for injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot to one (1) Framework Participant.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for periods of up to a total of twenty-four (24) 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.

Cinacalcet Tablets

Supply of cinacalcet tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per line.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for periods of up to a total of twenty-four (24) 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-r6ebe6-0000603172
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384481
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
£2,410,692 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,410,693 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,431,245 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20205 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
Josh Foggo
Contact Email
joshfoggo@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1313141051

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
3
Supplier Names

PHARMACOSMOS

THORNTON & ROSS

VIFOR PHARMA

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