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title: "Cytokine Modulators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02923c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-02-11"
---

# Cytokine Modulators

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02923c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Cytokine Modulators is led by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category (CPV code: 33600000) and is located in Scotland. The procurement has been completed and was conducted through an open procedure, which included eight distinct Lots. Each Lot contained specific items such as Etanercept and Methotrexate, with contracts signed on 11 January 2021. The process aims to provide essential pharmaceutical supplies to NHS Scotland over an initial 24-month period with the possibility of a further 24-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies looking to expand their reach in public healthcare contracts. Businesses that specialise in the manufacture and supply of pharmaceutical products, particularly those offering approved Cytokine Modulators, would be well-positioned to compete. Companies of various scales, including both large firms and SMEs with a solid production capability and quality assurance, can participate in the fulfilment of these crucial health service needs, potentially leading to long-term contracts with significant financial value.

## Notice

Supply of Cytokine Modulators to NHS Scotland which is used to treat licensed indications. Etanercept Infliximab Adalimumab Methotrexate The Goods have been split into eight (8) categories, each of which are identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot are contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

Infliximab Subcutaneous

Supply of Infliximab Subcutaneous to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Adalimumab

Supply of Adalimumab to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to five (5) Framework Participants.

Methotrexate (50 mg per 1 ml concentration ) pre-filled self injection device

Supply of Methotrexate (50 mg per 1 ml concentration ) pre-filled self injection device to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to two (2) Framework Participants.

Methotrexate (50 mg per 1 ml concentration ) pre-filled syringes

Supply of Methotrexate (50 mg per 1 ml concentration ) pre-filled syringes to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Methotrexate (25 mg per 1 ml concentration ) pre-filled self injection device

Supply of Methotrexate (25mg per 1 ml concentration ) pre-filled self injection device to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Methotrexate (25mg per 1 ml concentration ) pre-filled syringes

Supply of Methotrexate (25 mg per 1 ml concentration) pre-filled syringes to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Etanercept

Supply of Etanercept to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to three (3) Framework Participants.

Infliximab IV

Supply of Infliximab IV to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to five (5) Framework Participants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002773-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,643,215 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ACCORD; ACCORD-UK; AMGEN; BIOGEN IDEC; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; FRESENIUS KABI; MEDAC PHARMA; MERCK SHARP & DOHME; NORDIC PHARMA; PFIZER; SANDOZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2021 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002773-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:483802-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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