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Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r))

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

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19 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK, has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif®) in the goods category. The contract ID is NP91618 (d), with a total value of £2,103,736. The contract period is from 01/09/2022 to 28/02/2023, serving the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. The tender was in the planning stage, and the contract was signed on 20th July 2022.

This procurement process led by NHS National Services Scotland presents an opportunity for suppliers, particularly those in the healthcare industry. Businesses interested in providing medical goods and services to support the Scottish public health system should consider engaging with the contracting authority. The framework agreement allows for amendments to meet additional demands arising from unforeseen circumstances, ensuring necessary supply without disruption. For further details and updates, businesses can refer to the procurement and logistics webpage of NHS National Services Scotland.

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Notice Title

Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r))

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification of contract term from 01/09/2022 to 28/02/2023 is 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 Modification notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000703585
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456740
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

33610000 - Medicinal products for the alimentary tract and metabolism

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,103,736 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
Rashida Rasool
Contact Email
rashida.rasool-gordon@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756051

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

MERCK SERONO

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