Award

Growth Hormone

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Tender

18 Aug 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Growth Hormone is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract is at the award stage, having been signed on 11 December 2020, with a total value of £16,703,456. The framework aims to facilitate the supply of goods across health boards in NHS Scotland and falls under the health industry category. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the majority of bids were submitted electronically, with the initial bidding period having concluded on 21 September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies in the pharmaceutical industry, especially those involved in the production and supply of healthcare products. Businesses with a focus on biopharmaceuticals, particularly those offering Growth Hormone therapies or related products, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework is designed to accommodate a maximum of seven suppliers, making it attractive for both large and smaller enterprises aiming to expand their presence in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Growth Hormone

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Growth Hormone to health boards across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has awarded the full product range tendered as an unranked multi-supplier Framework to seven (7) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This Framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period 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-r6ebe6-0000612178
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403321
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, 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
£18,345,903 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,345,903 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,703,456 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 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
Nadia Crockett
Contact Email
nadia.crockett@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+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
7
Supplier Names

ELI LILLY

FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS

IPSEN

MERCK SERONO

NOVO NORDISK

PFIZER

SANDOZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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