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Compounded Aseptic Medicines

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

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24 Feb 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 a tender titled 'Compounded Aseptic Medicines'. The procurement, categorized under Health, is located in the UKM region. This process resulted in the award of contracts on 24th February 2025. The contracts involve the supply of aseptically compounded, ready-to-use medicines in syringes and infusions to NHS Scotland. This procurement was conducted using a limited method due to unforeseen circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic, necessitating an urgent modification to meet additional demands in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Businesses specializing in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly those producing aseptic compounded medicines, stand to benefit substantially from this tender. Large-scale suppliers geared towards high-volume production of these specialized medicines are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement ensures continued demand for these supplies, offering stability and growth opportunities for firms capable of meeting stringent health sector standards. This presents a significant growth opportunity for suppliers like Baxter Healthcare Ltd and Qualasept Limited, who have been awarded contracts, indicating readiness and capacity to serve the NHS’s specific requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of unlicensed, aseptically compounded, ready to use medicines in syringe and infusion bags to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of the following aseptically compounded, ready to use medicines in syringes and infusions to NHS Scotland in a range of doses, Atezolizumab Cetuximab Doxorubicin Epirubicin Infliximab (Inflectra(r)), (Remicade(r)), (Remsima(r)) Nivolumab Pembrolizumab Pertuzumab The Authority intends to awarded all presentations within this Lot to a single supplier.

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of the following aseptically compounded, ready to use medicines in syringes and infusions to NHS Scotland in a range of doses, Cyclophosphamide Fluorouracil Irinotecan Methotrexate Rituximab (Mabthera(r)), (Rixathon(r)), (Truxima(r)) The Authority intends to awarded all presentations within this Lot to a single supplier

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of the following aseptically compounded, ready to use medicines in syringes and infusions to NHS Scotland in a range of doses, Bortezomib Carboplatin Cisplatin Docetaxel Gemcitabine Oxaliplatin Trastuzumab (Herceptin(r)), (Herzuma(r)) Vincristine The Authority intends to awarded all presentations within this Lot to a single supplier.

Compounded Aseptic Medicines - All Other Presentations

Supply of the following aseptically compounded, ready to use medicines in syringes and infusions to NHS Scotland in a range of doses, The molecules included in this Lot are, Bevacizumab Cytarabine Infliximab (Zessly(r)) Insulin Methotrexate Natalizumab Nivolumab Paclitaxel Pemetrexed Tocilizumab Trastuzumab (Kanjinti(r)), (Ontruzant(r)) Trastuzumab Subcutaneous Vedolizumab Each product line will be treated as an individual Lot and awarded as an unranked multi-supplier framework.

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-r6ebe6-0000790498
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524515
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
£21,368,876 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 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
3
Supplier Names

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

ITH Pharma Limited

Qualasept Limited t/a Bath ASU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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