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NP31424 Clozapine Medicines

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

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28 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of clozapine medicines, which includes four patient testing routes, to NHS Scotland. This contract, termed NP31424 Clozapine Medicines, falls under the health industry category and pertains to all entities established under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement method was an open procedure, aimed at awarding a single-supplier Framework Agreement for each lot within the contract. The key milestone in this process was the signing of contracts on 4th October 2024, with the total contract value amounting to £4,318,596 GBP. The procurement stage is now at 'award' with the contract having been signed and active.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in the pharmaceutical supply chain focused on clozapine medications. Large-scale suppliers, such as Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd, which won the core Clozapine Tablets lot, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders due to their ability to meet the stringent quality and price criteria required by NHS Scotland. Such contracts provide opportunities for businesses to establish long-term relationships with public healthcare buyers, offering stability and potential for expanded services within the healthcare sector of the UK.

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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 were split into four (4) categories, each of which identified as a "Lot". The Authority intended to award a single-supplier Framework Agreement per Lot. Further detail about each Lot is contained in Section II.2.

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 intended 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.

Clozapine Oral Suspension Sugar Free (Non-Core)

Supply of Clozapine Clozapine Oral Suspension Sugar Free (Non-Care), alongside three (3) patient testing routes, to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended 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.

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.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781676
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524882
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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
£4,317,596 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cameron.wright@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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

VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524882
    NP31424 Clozapine Medicines - Supply of clozapine medicines (alongside four (4) patient testing routes) to NHS Scotland. Goods and Services were split into four (4) categories, each of which identified as a "Lot". The Authority intended to award a single-supplier Framework Agreement per Lot. Further detail about each Lot is contained in Section II.2.

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