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Trastuzumab (Herceptin(r)) 600mg/5ml solution for Injection

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) has completed a public procurement process for the supply of Trastuzumab (Herceptin®) 600mg/5ml solution for injection. This contract, falling under the health industry category, was awarded to Roche Products Ltd. The procurement pertains to locations across Scotland, under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and related Integrated Joint Boards, with the award completed on 31st January 2025. The procurement was conducted via a limited procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to urgent unforeseen circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic as specified under Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 30th January 2025, with an estimated value of £4,520,506.08 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical supplies, particularly those specialising in oncology medications, to be part of high-value contracts that meet urgent healthcare demands. The nature of this procurement, being a single supplier framework, highlights the potential for large pharmaceutical manufacturers, especially those equipped to rapidly respond to unexpected healthcare crises, to secure substantial and influential contracts within the public sector. This framework agreement ensures robust supply continuity, benefiting businesses capable of maintaining high standards and quick adaptability.

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Notice Title

Trastuzumab (Herceptin(r)) 600mg/5ml solution for Injection

Notice Description

Supply of Trastuzumab (Herceptin(r)) 600mg/5ml solution for Injection to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Trastuzumab (Herceptin(r)) 600mg/5ml solution for Injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a single supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787980
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522907
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£4,520,506 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
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
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.semple3@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

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