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Rituximab (MabThera) Subcutaneous Vial

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

28 May 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "Rituximab (MabThera) Subcutaneous Vial," falls under the health industry category and involves the supply of rituximab subcutaneous vials to NHS Scotland. The awarding stage is complete, with key dates including the contract being signed on 28 May 2020. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, based on the protection of intellectual property rights associated with the medicine.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, particularly those capable of supplying specialised products under framework agreements. Given the nature of the procurement, larger firms or those with substantial experience in dealing with NHS contracts would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Companies interested in expanding their presence in the healthcare sector may particularly benefit from this contract, which has an estimated total value of £13,728,768 and is designed for a two-year initial term, with the possibility of extension.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rituximab (MabThera) Subcutaneous Vial

Notice Description

The supply of rituximab (MabThera) subcutaneous vials to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of rituximab subcutaneous vials to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework is, and will remain to be, protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000621914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389906
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
£13,728,768 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Roche Products Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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