Award

Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injection (RoActemra(r))

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injections (RoActemra®) is conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This procurement falls under the health industry category with key operations located in Edinburgh, UK. The process is currently at the Award stage, having been completed on 10 December 2020. The contract is valued at approximately £25,050,684 and was initiated under a limited procurement method without prior publication, following the expiration of the patent for this medication.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors, to engage with NHS Scotland. Companies that specialise in supply chain management, pharmaceutical distribution, or those with capabilities in manufacturing health-related products would be well-suited to compete. Given the absence of anticipated competition in the UK market for Tocilizumab, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and compliance with public health standards may find themselves well-positioned to benefit from future contracts in similar domains.

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Notice Title

Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injection (RoActemra(r))

Notice Description

The supply of Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injections (RoActemra(r)) to NHS Scotland which used to treat licensed indications. This medicine is not being procured to treat Covid-19.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injections (RoActemra(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a single supplier framework per line.

Procurement Information

The patent for Tocilizumab (RoActemra(r)) has expired December 2020, there is no known competition that has entered the UK market place and there is none anticipated for the initial duration of the framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000638188
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405683
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
£25,050,684 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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
Hazel Johnstone
Contact Email
hazel.johnstone@nhs.scot, loraine.hartley@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 16998794561, +44 2756366

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

ROCHE PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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