NP91618d Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(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 involves The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which has issued a tender for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif®). The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically in the health industry, and the contract is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed at addressing immediate demands during the Covid-19 pandemic. The relevant contract, valued at £210,374, was signed on 4th July 2022, and the award notice details can be traced back to the process initiated on 8th July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical supply and pharmaceuticals, particularly those with experience in supplying health-related products to public sector entities. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include manufacturers and suppliers of pharmaceuticals and health goods, especially those capable of rapidly responding to urgent supply needs. As the framework agreement is intended to serve NHS Scotland effectively, businesses prepared to meet the high standards required in public health may find this an advantageous avenue for growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP91618d Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r))

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement is awarded for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000699210
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453533
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
£210,374 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20224 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

Merck Serono Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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