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Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK, has issued a tender titled "NP31424 Clozapine Medicines" for the supply of clozapine medicines to NHS Scotland. The procurement stage is currently in the tender process, with a deadline for submissions set for August 5, 2024. The tender falls under the health industry category and has an estimated value of £5,040,815. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and business entities eligible to compete should have expertise in supplying medical goods and services.

This tender opportunity presented by NSS for clozapine medicines can benefit businesses experienced in providing healthcare products and services. The tender offers the chance to secure a framework agreement with NHS Scotland for the supply of specific clozapine products along with patient testing routes. Businesses with a track record in pharmaceutical procurement are well-suited to compete in this tender stage. By meeting the technical and quality criteria outlined in the tender, organisations can potentially secure a long-term contract with NHS Scotland, contributing to business growth and market expansion within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NP31424 Clozapine Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of clozapine medicines (alongside four (4) patient testing routes) to NHS Scotland. Goods and Services have been split into four (4) categories, each of which identified as a "Lot". The Authority intends awarding a single-supplier Framework Agreement per Lot. Further detail about each Lot is contained in Section II.2 of this Contract Notice.

Lot Information

Clozapine Orodispersible Tablets Sugar Free (Non-Core)

Supply of Clozapine Orodispersible Tablets Sugar Free (Non-Core), alongside three (3) patient testing routes, to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement per Lot. Full details of Goods and Services and their volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) 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.

Clozapine Tablets (Near Patient Testing (Capillary)) (Non-Core)

Supply of Clozapine Tablets (Near Patient Testing (Capillary)) (Non-Core), alongside one (1) patient testing route, to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement per Lot. Full details of Goods and Services and their volumes can be found within the ITT documents.. No value has been estimated for Lot 4 because (a) the requirement has never been used by Participating Authorities before, and (b) the requirement is speculative in nature. Award to Lot 4 is contingent on the Potential Framework Participant (a) being proposed for award to Lot 1 and (b) receiving a score of "pass" for the "Near Patient Testing (Capillary Blood Sampling)" award criterion.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) 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.

Clozapine Tablets (Core)

Supply of Clozapine Tablets (Core), alongside three (3) patient testing routes, to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement per Lot. Full details of Goods and Services and their 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 overall period of twenty-four (24) 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.

Clozapine Oral Suspension Sugar Free (Non-Care)

Supply of Clozapine Clozapine Oral Suspension Sugar Free (Non-Care), alongside three (3) patient testing routes, to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement per Lot. Full details of Goods and Services and their volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) 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-r6ebe6-0000771637
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509286
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
£5,040,815 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,040,605 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
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
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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

Further Information

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