Award

Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM)

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 pertains to the supply of Tetanus immunoglobulin for intramuscular use (IM) by the Common Services Agency (better known as NHS National Services Scotland) located in Edinburgh. The contract was awarded to Bio Products Laboratory, with a total value of £742,400, and the procurement method employed was a limited procedure, carried out without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract is part of a framework agreement initially lasting thirty-six months, with potential extensions. The procurement is classified under the health industry category, specifically focusing on goods, with contracts signed on 19 January 2021 and 22 December 2020 for subsequent phases.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical goods and healthcare supplies, particularly those capable of producing specialised medical products. Companies that can effectively demonstrate compliance with health regulations and possess advanced manufacturing capabilities would be well-suited to compete in this limited procurement process. The contract's focus on Tetanus immunoglobulin underlines a specific need within the health boards across Scotland, signalling potential for businesses in related sectors to explore similar future opportunities with NHS Scotland.

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Notice Title

Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM)

Notice Description

Supply of Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM) to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), Edinburgh, for use by health boards across Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM) to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), Edinburgh, for use by health boards across Scotland

Procurement Information

There is no generic competition in the market place due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000639943
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406251
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
£742,400 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20215 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

BIO PRODUCTS LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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