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NP34925a Hepatitis B immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM)

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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14 Apr 2025 at 01:00

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

The procurement process led by The Common Services Agency, widely recognised as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focuses on supplying Hepatitis B immunoglobulin for intramuscular use to NHS Scotland. The procurement falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UKM region, with distribution throughout Scotland as needed. This process has moved to the award stage with the specific award made to Bio Products Laboratory. The limited procurement method employed indicates an award procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition in the UK market. The contract, valued at GBP 549,120, was signed on 30th April 2025 and covers a framework agreement duration of twenty-four months with the potential for a twenty-four-month extension.

This tender offers a strategic opportunity primarily for large-scale pharmaceutical companies, given the complexity and technical expertise required in manufacturing such medical products without competition. Although a single supplier framework agreement was awarded, firms specializing in pharmaceutical goods and possessing the capability to meet stringent manufacturing processes could potentially position themselves for future opportunities as the healthcare industry seeks specialised products. The unique conditions of this procurement context highlight significant potential for businesses adept in navigating complex regulatory environments to thrive and expand their influence within the public sector healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP34925a Hepatitis B immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM)

Notice Description

Supply of Hepatitis B immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Hepatitis B immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM) to NHS Scotland. The Framework Agreement has been awarded as a single supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

Although Hepatitis B immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM) has lost patent protection there is no known generic competition in the UK marketplace due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process, in line with Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796275
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529522
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£549,120 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 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

Bio Products Laboratory

Further Information

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