Tender

NP47823b Multiple Sclerosis Medicines Additions

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

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Tender

03 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) is inviting tenders for the procurement of multiple sclerosis medicines in Edinburgh, UK. The title of the tender is "NP47823b Multiple Sclerosis Medicines Additions", with a total value of £32,973,683. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the submission deadline on 4th December 2023. The tender includes two lots for different types of medicines, each with specific contract periods and renewal options.

This tender by NHS National Services Scotland offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of multiple sclerosis medicines. Companies with experience in supplying healthcare products, particularly in the field of neurology, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves a quality-price award criteria, and successful bidders will enter into a framework agreement with the authority. Potential bidders must meet specific technical and certification requirements to participate in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

NP47823b Multiple Sclerosis Medicines Additions

Notice Description

Supply of multiple sclerosis medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Natalizumab Solution for Infusion Vials and Injection Pre-filled Syringes

Supply of natalizumab solution for infusion vials and injection pre-filled syringes to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement per product line to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-three (33) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Teriflunomide Tablets, Dimethyl Fumarate Gastro-resistant Capsules, and Fingolimod Capsules

Supply of teriflunomide tablets, dimethyl fumarate gastro-resistant capsules, and fingolimod capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award the Framework Agreement as a single supplier Framework Agreement per line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-three (33) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000749027
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491859
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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,973,683 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£32,973,683 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 1-2 years
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
Laura Ferguson
Contact Email
laura.ferguson7@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 773663347

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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