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NP34925c Anti Rabies 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

NHS National Services Scotland, part of the Common Services Agency, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Anti Rabies immunoglobulin for intramuscular use. The contract, with a total value of £544,320, has been awarded to Bio Products Laboratory and was signed on 30th April 2025. This procurement process was conducted using a limited method without prior publication, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons as per Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The framework agreement is in place for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service in Edinburgh and other designated points throughout Scotland. This contract falls under the health category, with the main procurement category being goods.

This tender represents significant potential for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of medical immunoglobulins, particularly those focusing on niche or specialized products due to technical production complexities. Large-scale suppliers operating in the UK, capable of meeting stringent regulatory requirements and ensuring reliable delivery across multiple locations in Scotland, would be especially well-suited for competing in similar procurement opportunities. This contract reinforces partnerships with established suppliers in the medical sector, facilitating robust demand for highly specialized health-related products, thereby presenting avenues for company growth through guaranteed sales over the framework agreement's duration.

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Notice Title

NP34925c Anti Rabies immunoglobulin intramuscular use (IM)

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Anti Rabies 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 Anti Rabies 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-r6ebe6-0000796282
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529525
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
£544,320 £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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