Award

NP90323(c) Botulinum Toxin Type A Medicines (Xeomin(r))

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland has awarded a contract for the supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A Medicines(Xeomin®). The tender, titled "NP90323(c) Botulinum Toxin Type A Medicines (Xeomin®)", was in the goods category and followed a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior publication. The contracting process reached the "award" stage on 17th November 2023. The contract was awarded to Merz Pharma UK Ltd, with a total value of £2,935,440. The procurement opportunity was located in Edinburgh, UK.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for large-scale suppliers in the healthcare industry. Companies specialising in medicinal products, particularly Botulinum Toxin Type A Medicines, would be well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. The award was made to a single supplier under a framework agreement, indicating a focused scope for potential suppliers. The contract's procurement method rationale highlighted the necessity for exclusive rights due to intellectual property considerations, providing insights into the competitive landscape for interested businesses.

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Notice Title

NP90323(c) Botulinum Toxin Type A Medicines (Xeomin(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A Medicines(Xeomin(r)) to NHS Scotland: NP90323(c): Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection 50-unit vial/ Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection 100-unit vial/ Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection 200-unit vial (Xeomin(r))

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Xeomin(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a Single supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

The medicine to be awarded to the framework agreement is protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in line with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000743081
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492893
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£2,935,440 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20232 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
Michelle Semple
Contact Email
michelle.semple3@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

MERZ PHARMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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