Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Generic Medicines Transition Tender

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

09 Feb 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

08 Feb 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Generic Medicines Transition Tender". This tender, focused on the health industry, involves the supply of a range of generic medicines to health boards throughout NHS Scotland. The procurement operates under an open procedure and has been split into seven individual framework agreements. Key dates include the bidding deadline on 10 March 2022 and a contract award date set for the same day, with the overall process commencing on 1 May 2022 and set to conclude by 31 January 2024 for various lots and agreements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those capable of supplying large quantities of generic medicines. With the NHS being a centrally coordinated body for public health, businesses with valid UK marketing authorisations, strong logistics capabilities, and experience in meeting stringent healthcare standards are well-positioned to compete. Companies providing a variety of generic medications, especially those that fall under the classifications of analgesics, anesthetics, and other specialised medicines, would find the tender advantageous for expanding their market share within the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Generic Medicines Transition Tender

Notice Description

This Procurement is for the supply of a range of Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into 7 individual Framework Agreements. Full details of each individual Framework Agreement is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

Lot Information

NP35922b - Treprostinil Solution for Infusion & Beclometasone / Formoterol Inhaler

The Supply of Treprostinil Solution for Infusion to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The authority has not awarded the Beclometasone / Formoterol Inhaler. The authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 30.04.23

NP39722b - Sorafenib & Thalidomide Tablets

The Supply of Sorafenib & Thalidomide Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.23

NP35922c - Pirfenidone Tablets

Supply of Pirfenidone Tablets in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within the single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 30.04.23

NP39722c - Sunitinib Tablets

Supply of Sunitinib Tablets in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within this single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.23

NP39822b - Deferasirox dispersible tablets, Hyoscine butylbromide tablets, Sapropterin soluble tablets & Tolvaptan Tablets

Supply of Deferasirox dispersible tablets, Sapropterin soluble tablets & Tolvaptan tablets in a range of presentations. The authority will not be awarding Hyoscine butylbromide tablets. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within this single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.07.23

NP40922b - Oxycodone/Naloxone Tablets

The Supply of Oxycodone/Naloxone Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.24

NP40922c - Analgesics, Anaesthetics & Musculoskeletal Generic Medicines

The supply of additional generic medicines used as Analgesics, Anaesthetics & to treat musculoskeletal conditions. This includes the supply of Co-Codamol, Ibuprofen & Paracetamol in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within this single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.24

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000680342
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448949
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£7,343,989 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,543,954 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,798,519 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
13
Supplier Names

AOP Orphan Ltd

Accord-UK Ltd

Aguettant Ltd

B.Braun Medical Limited

Bayer Plc

Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd

Martindale Pharma

Napp Pharmaceuticals

Piramal CC

Sandoz Ltd

Teva UK Limited

Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...