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NP459/16 Unlicensed Intravenous Infusions

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

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23 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the supply of Unlicensed Intravenous Infusions, including Potassium Chloride and Fentanyl, intended for Health Boards across NHS Scotland. This contract, which falls under the goods category in the healthcare industry, is currently at the Award stage, with a value of £2,031,000 and a duration of 300 days following the date it was signed on 17 August 2016. The procurement method used is a tender procedure, and related processes were initiated well before the review, addressing the modification brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused adjustments to the original tender timelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly for suppliers specialising in pharmaceutical products and intravenous infusions. Companies that manufacture or distribute medical supplies and have the capacity to deliver to NHS Scotland are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The modifications due to the pandemic indicate a responsiveness to current health needs, making it a prime time for businesses in this sector to connect with NSS and explore potential collaboration or tendering for future contracts.

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Notice Title

NP459/16 Unlicensed Intravenous Infusions

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Unlicensed Intravenous Infusions, including Potassium Chloride, Levobupivacaine and Fentanyl, Heparin, Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Sulfate to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. Each product line has been awarded as an individual Lot and be awarded on a line by line basis to a single supplier. There are seventeen (17) Lots awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000631364
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395533
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

33692100 - Infusion solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,031,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
Siobhan Ramage
Contact Email
nss.ssgovernance@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794438

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

FRESENIUS KABI

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