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NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))

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

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08 Jul 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) as the buying organisation. The title of the tender is "NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex®)", which falls under the health industry category. It is located in Edinburgh, UK, and the procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process is currently at the award stage, having been signed on 4th July 2022, with an estimated value of £991,318 covering a six-month modification period for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a to NHS Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on supplying medical goods, particularly those specialising in pharmaceuticals or healthcare products. Companies such as large pharmaceutical manufacturers or suppliers with experience in medical supplies would be well-placed to compete for contracts within this framework. The procurement is particularly relevant for businesses able to demonstrate capacity to meet urgent healthcare demands in light of the ongoing challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement is awarded for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)).

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 due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000699201
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453532
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£991,318 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20223 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Michele O'Boyle
Contact Email
micheleoboyle@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BIOGEN IDEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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