Tender

NP31523 Albumin Products

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

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Tender

03 Feb 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is seeking to procure albumin products for NHS Scotland. The tender is currently in the open stage with a deadline for submissions on 7th March 2023. The procurement is classified under the 'Health' industry category and is being conducted electronically. The total contract value is £9,189,495 GBP. The buying organisation, NSS, is located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for albumin products presents an opportunity for suppliers who can meet the technical requirements and quality criteria specified, including having a valid UK Marketing Authorisation and ISO 9001 certification. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a maximum of five suppliers to participate. Businesses in the healthcare sector or those specialised in pharmaceutical products would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will be required to support community benefit initiatives as part of the contract, enhancing their social impact within Scotland.

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Notice Title

NP31523 Albumin Products

Notice Description

Supply of albumin products to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of albumin products to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this framework as a ranked multi supplier framework per line to an envisaged maximum of five (5) suppliers. Goods in scope of this procurement are as follows: - Human Albumin Solution Low Strength (4.5% - 5%) - Human Albumin Solution High Strength (15% - 20%) Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum total period of twenty-two (22) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date that the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000711354
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470304
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141510 - Blood products

33141520 - Plasma extracts

33141540 - Albumin

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,189,495 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,189,495 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Stephanie McNiven
Contact Email
stephanie.mcniven2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454

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

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