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Glatiramer Injection

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 involves The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is located at Gyle Square, Edinburgh. The tender, titled "Glatiramer Injection," pertains to the health industry and focuses on the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in various presentations to NHS Participating Authorities across Scotland. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, initiated due to additional demands stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. The contracts were awarded on 22 November 2021 and are currently active, with an estimated total value exceeding £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supplies and home delivery services within the healthcare sector. Companies that focus on the manufacturing and distribution of injectable medications, especially those capable of meeting the specific needs of NHS Scotland, will find this contract particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses equipped to provide home delivery solutions in compliance with the regulatory standards of the public health system may also thrive in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Glatiramer Injection

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20 mg and 40 mg presentations to Participating Authorities across NHS. Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioned Home Delivery Service or to a home delivery supplier(s) as directed by the Participating Authorities and/or the Authority.

Lot Information

Glatiramer Acetate Injection excluding a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service

This Lot is for the supply of 20 mg and 40 mg glatiramer acetate injection direct to hospitals or nominated Home Delivery supplier(s) as directed by Participating Authorities and/or the Authority.

Glatiramer Acetate Injection including the provision of a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service.

This Lot is for the supply of 20 mg and 40 mg Glatiramer Acetate Injection direct to hospitals or direct to patients in their own home, or other designated address, via a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000674165
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433829
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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

33661000 - Medicinal products for the nervous system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,243 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20214 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
Josh Foggo
Contact Email
josh.foggo@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7855060653

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
2
Supplier Names

MYLAN

TEVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433829
    Glatiramer Injection - The Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20 mg and 40 mg presentations to Participating Authorities across NHS. Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioned Home Delivery Service or to a home delivery supplier(s) as directed by the Participating Authorities and/or the Authority.

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