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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process titled "NP39724b Pomalidomide and Thalidomide". This tender falls under the health industry category, with the main procurement category being goods. The procurement involves the supply of pomalidomide capsules and thalidomide capsules to NHS Scotland, covering all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and associated Integrated Joint Boards. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has culminated in a multi-supplier framework agreement as of 19th January 2025, with key participants being Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals, Teva UK Ltd, Thornton & Ross Ltd, Wockhardt UK Limited, Zentiva UK, and Accord-UK Ltd. The contracting authority is based at 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, and the contract is valued at £959,680.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical supply sector to cooperate with a major healthcare provider, NHS Scotland. Large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers are particularly well-suited to compete in this process, as demonstrated by the involvement of established companies like Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals and Teva UK Ltd. This framework agreement not only allows suppliers to secure substantial contracts but also enables them to strengthen their market standing within the UK's healthcare industry. The procurement emphasises both quality, particularly around the Pregnancy Prevention Programme (PPP), and competitive pricing, thus fostering a highly competitive yet quality-driven supply environment.

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Notice Title

NP39724b Pomalidomide and Thalidomide

Notice Description

Supply of pomalidomide capsules and thalidomide capsules to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of pomalidomide and thalidomide capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded the Framework Agreement as an unranked multi-supplier framework agreement per line to six (6) Framework Participants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789054
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522793
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
£959,680 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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
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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
6
Supplier Names

Accord-UK Ltd

Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals

Teva UK Ltd

Thornton & Ross Ltd

Wockhardt UK Limited

Zentiva UK

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