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Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml Solution for Infusion Ampoules

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is situated in Edinburgh, UK. They are seeking suppliers for the provision of Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml Solution for Infusion Ampoules, primarily intended for the national Covid-19 medicines stockpile. This procurement is at the Award stage and was completed on October 23, 2020. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically via an award procedure without prior publication, necessitated by the urgent demands of the health sector during the pandemic. The total value of the contract is £72,187, and delivery is expected at specified locations.

This opportunity presents a potential for growth specifically for pharmaceutical companies capable of supplying medical goods, particularly during periods of heightened demand such as health crises. Businesses that can manufacture or supply the required infusion solutions, especially those with capacity for rapid scaling, would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method indicates a direct award, thereby allowing established suppliers with proven reliability and technical capability in the healthcare sector to participate effectively.

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Notice Title

Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml Solution for Infusion Ampoules

Notice Description

The supply of co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml solution for infusion ampoules for the national Covid-19 medicines stockpile

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml solution for infusion ampoules for the national Covid-19 medicines stockpile.

Options: Additional purchases of this medicine may be required to maintain the target volume for the national Covid-19 medicines stockpile.

Procurement Information

This is a direct award to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and is on the basis of competition being absent for technical reasons in line with Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000631748
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398780
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£72,187 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 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
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.walker3@nhs.scot, nss.ssgovernance@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410, +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

ASPEN PHARMA IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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