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18 Dec 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, UK, has awarded a contract for NP92520b Aflibercept (Eylea®). The contract involves the extension of a Framework Agreement with Bayer Plc, worth £164,134,486. Key dates include a contract start date on December 12, 2023, and a contract period lasting 660 days until November 30, 2025. The procurement stage is at the award stage, and businesses in the goods category related to healthcare and pharmaceuticals may find growth opportunities in supplying to NSS.

This procurement contract with NSS offers potential for business growth to companies providing healthcare goods and services. The contract modification aims to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and recovery phase. Businesses capable of providing pharmaceutical products and medical supplies can benefit from engaging with NSS for future procurement opportunities. The contract extension aligns with regulations set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, demonstrating NSS's commitment to ensuring a stable supply chain for critical healthcare needs in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP92520b Aflibercept (Eylea(r))

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract modification, effecting an extension of the Framework Agreement duration from 01/02/2024 until 30/11/2025, has been agreed between the supplier and the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and associated recovery. This modification has been approved 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-r6ebe6-0000752190
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495056
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,134,486 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

Bayer Plc

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