---
title: "NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f99f"
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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"
---

# NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f99f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), who is seeking suppliers for the framework agreement titled "NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex®)". This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in the UK, specifically designed for entities constituted under the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978 and other health-related bodies. The procurement method adopted is limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award has already been completed, with the contract signed on 4th July 2022, and it relates to an active supply contract valued at £991,318 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those engaged in the supply of specialised medicines. Companies well-positioned to compete would be established pharmaceutical manufacturers or distributors, especially those with experience in supplying NHS entities or similar health organisations. Given the ongoing needs for health supplies during the pandemic, this contract could foster growth for businesses capable of meeting the rigorous standards of healthcare procurement.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement is awarded for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(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/018778-2022 |
| 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 | £991,318 |

## 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 | BIOGEN IDEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2022 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018778-2022
- 24 Nov 2021 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029232-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699201
- 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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