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NP34925b Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM)

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), delivering a framework agreement for the supply of Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM). This agreement is specifically centred within the health industry category and entails delivery to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, Edinburgh, or other designated points throughout Scotland. The procurement stage has reached completion as of 30th April 2025, with the contract being active. The procurement method was limited, avoiding prior publication due to a lack of generic competition in the UK market owing to technical reasons. This agreement reflects a single-supplier framework, awarded to Bio Products Laboratory, with an active contract valued at £753,136 GBP for a duration extending potentially up to four years.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses primarily engaged in the pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly those focusing on biopharmaceutical products. Companies capable of supplying specialised medical goods without facing significant generic competition stand to benefit greatly. Although the supplier role is filled by Bio Products Laboratory, this framework highlights areas for businesses to explore niche markets with limited competition. Large-scale firms with capabilities in technical innovations would be well-suited to partake in similar future contracts exacerbating growth in this highly specialised field of health procurement.

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Notice Title

NP34925b Tetanus immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM)

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Tetanus 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 Tetanus 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796278
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529523
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
£753,136 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months 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
andrew.thong@nhs.scot, nss.hfsframeworkscotland@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000, +44 1312756511

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

BIO PRODUCTS LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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