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title: "Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e443"
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# Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicine

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e443

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is conducting a tender for the supply of Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicines. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically in the pharmaceutical products sector, and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently at the active stage, with bids due by 27 October 2021. The entire framework agreement is planned for a duration of 24 months, with the possibility of a 24-month extension upon written notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in generic medicines. Companies capable of supplying high-quality analgesics and anaesthetics, and those with a valid UK Marketing Authorisation, may find this contract particularly advantageous. The competitive framework allows multiple suppliers, therefore encouraging collaborations and inviting bids from both large-scale manufacturers and smaller pharmaceutical entities with the necessary certifications and product offerings.

## Notice

This framework agreement is for the Supply of Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Goods have been separated into four (4) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

Baclofen Intrathecal Injections

Supply of Baclofen Intrathecal Injections to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded all presentations within this lot to a single supplier.

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.

Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Sterile Wrapped Ampoules For Injection

The Supply of Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Sterile Wrapped Ampoules For Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded all presentations within this lot to a single supplier.

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.

All Other Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicines

Supply of all other Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicines in a range of presentations. Each product line was treated as an individual Lot, and the Authority has awarded each lot to a single framework participant.

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.

Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Solution For Infusion

The Supply of Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Solution For Infusion to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as an unranked multi-supplier framework agreement to two (2) Framework Participants.

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/003095-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,205,951 |
| Lots value | £19,205,951 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,625,036 |

## 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) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| 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 | 32 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AGUETTANT; ALTAN PHARMA; ARCADIA PHARMA LIMITED T/A ARCADIA MEDICAL; ASPEN PHARMA IRELAND; CRESCENT PHARMA; DRUGSRUS; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; FRESENIUS KABI; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; GSK; HAMELN PHARMA; KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MERCURY PHARMA GROUP; MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS; MYLAN; NEURAXPHARM; PANPHARMA; PFIZER; PHOENIX LABS; RANBAXY (UK; ROSEMONT PHARMACEUTICALS; SANDOZ; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; TETRIS PHARMA; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; TYPHARM; V PHARMA; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003095-2022
- 24 Sep 2021 at 08:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023760-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663589
- https://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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