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Rituximab Subcut

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

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31 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the supply of Rituximab Subcut (Rituximab (MabThera) Vial 1400 MG/11.7 ML), under the tender ID NP93420. This procurement falls within the health industry category and aims to serve all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, including any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act. The contracting authority is located at 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, with the procurement completed through a limited procedure method due to the urgent demands driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. This contract, valued at £2,404,041, was awarded to Roche Products Ltd on 30 January 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of pharmaceutical goods, especially those capable of providing specialised healthcare products. Large-scale suppliers of medical drugs and treatments could leverage this procurement to grow their market presence within the NHS Scotland framework. The single-supplier framework agreement, with a 12-month modification period, underscores the demand for reliable suppliers who can meet increased and urgent demands during health crises, thus favouring established and large-scale healthcare suppliers ready to deliver consistent and substantial product volumes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rituximab Subcut

Notice Description

Supply of Rituximab (MabThera) Vial 1400 MG/11.7 ML to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Rituximab (MabThera) Vial 1400 MG/11.7 ML 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788020
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522908
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
£2,404,041 £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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Roche Products Ltd

Further Information

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