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Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(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 public procurement contracting process for the procurement titled "Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex®)" is led by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) based in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls under the goods category and involves a contract modification to meet increased demands in the Scottish Health and Social Care sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract period runs from 1st September 2022 to 28th February 2023, with a total contract value of £9,913,176. Key dates include the contract award on 20th July 2022.

This contract opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the healthcare industry to participate in supplying Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex®) to meet the specific demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector. Suppliers with capabilities in large-scale production and distribution are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Interested economic operators can approach the contracting authority, The Common Services Agency, to explore potential partnerships and business opportunities within the specified contract period.

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Notice Title

Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000703601
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456741
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
£9,913,176 £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

BIOGEN IDEC

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