---
title: "NP91618d Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r))"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f99b"
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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: "2022-07-08"
---

# NP91618d Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f99b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif®) through a framework agreement initiated by The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) based in Edinburgh, UK. This limited procurement, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, is currently in the award stage. The contract, signed on 4th July 2022, has an estimated value of £210,374 and is intended to meet the demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those specialising in the production and supply of medicines and health products. Businesses that can provide similar pharmaceutical products or possess capabilities in logistics and supply chain management would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders arising from NHS contracts. Engaging with the buyer or monitoring similar contracts may yield further growth opportunities in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r)) to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement is awarded for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r)).

### Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018776-2022 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 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 | £210,374 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCK SERONO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2022 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018776-2022
- 24 Nov 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029228-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699210
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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