---
title: "Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ccf4"
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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: "2021-11-05"
---

# Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ccf4

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for the supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents and Intravenous Iron, which falls under the pharmaceutical products category. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, having a tender period that ended on 27th August 2021. The estimated total value of this contract is approximately £19,951,683, divided across several lots: £11,676,683 for Intravenous Iron and £8,275,000 for Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents. Delivery will be required to various entities in Scotland established under the National Health Service Act 1978, with the option for a 24-month extension at the end of the initial 24-month term.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those specialising in injectable medicines or healthcare supplies, to expand their market presence within NHS Scotland. Businesses capable of demonstrating compliance with UK Marketing Authorisation and possessing the requisite quality certifications will be well-positioned to compete. With high demand for pharmaceutical products in healthcare, suppliers, especially SMEs and established manufacturers, may find this tender an excellent avenue to secure long-term contracts and foster partnerships with a key government entity.

## Notice

Supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron to NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into two (2) 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

Intravenous Iron

Supply of Intravenous Iron to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per line.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents

Supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per line.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027774-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,951,683 |
| Lots value | £19,951,683 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,731,600 |

## 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | AMGEN; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; ROCHE PRODUCTS; VIFOR PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027774-2021
- 27 Jul 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017798-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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