This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2020 at 01:00

Tender

10 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, also recognised as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is based in Edinburgh, UK. The title of the contract is "Sodium Oxybate," aimed at supplying sodium oxybate to NHS Scotland. This initiative falls within the health industry category, with an estimated contract value of £2,617,970. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 14 April 2020. The award period commenced on the same date, following the completion of the tender process.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in pharmaceuticals and healthcare supplies, to expand their market presence within the NHS framework. Companies with valid and current Marketing Authorisations and certifications such as BS EN ISO 9001 are well-positioned to participate in this tender. Given the significant contract value and the exclusive nature of the award to a single supplier, businesses that can demonstrate quality control, reliability in logistics, and compliance with regulatory standards will be favoured in this competitive procurement environment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sodium Oxybate

Notice Description

Supply of sodium oxybate to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Sodium oxybate 500mg/ml oral solution sugar free (180ml) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this this framework as a single supplier framework.

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-r6ebe6-0000617348
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386948
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
£2,617,970 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,617,970 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£981,720 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20206 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
Postcode Area
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

Martindale Pharma

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