Anaesthetic Gases (Sevoflurane & Isoflurane)

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Tender

29 Aug 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the supply of Anaesthetic Gases (Sevoflurane and Isoflurane) to NHS Scotland. This tender falls under the Health industry category and covers various locations within Scotland under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement stage is the award, with the contract signed on 2 December 2024. The method used was an open procedure, resulting in a framework agreement divided into three lots, each targeting different delivery requirements and pricing criteria. The total value of the contracts is approximately GBP 4,978,000, with three suppliers awarded multiple lots.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of anaesthetic gases. Companies providing medical gases and related equipment can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence within NHS Scotland. The framework agreement includes major suppliers like AbbVie Ltd and Baxter Healthcare Ltd, alongside smaller firms such as Piramal Critical Care Ltd, indicating a diverse supplier base. SMEs specialising in medical supplies, particularly those with the required certifications and adherence to UK regulatory standards, would find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and collaboration opportunities within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Anaesthetic Gases (Sevoflurane & Isoflurane)

Notice Description

Supply of Anaesthetic Gases (Sevoflurane & Isoflurane) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml, (bottle only)

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml to NHS Scotland, for the duration of the Framework Agreement. It is envisaged that a maximum of three (3) suppliers will be awarded to the Framework Agreement. This Lot does not include a requirement for the provision of loaned vaporisers. Full details of goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twelve (12) 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.

Isoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml (bottle only)

Supply of Isoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml (bottle only) to NHS Scotland, for the duration of the Framework Agreement. The Authority intends to award this framework as a single-supplier framework per product line. 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 overall period of twelve (12) 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

Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml (including loan of vaporisers)

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml to NHS Scotland, including the loan of vaporisers for the administration of Sevoflurane for the duration of the Framework Agreement. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Ranked multi-supplier framework per product line. 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 overall period of twelve (12) 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-r6ebe6-0000775353
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520138
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,023,275 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,023,275 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,056,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Abbvie Ltd

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Piramal Critical care Limited

Further Information

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