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title: "NP47923b Tocilizumab"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040dc3"
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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: "2024-02-07"
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# NP47923b Tocilizumab

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040dc3

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland has completed the procurement process for the supply of pharmaceutical products. This includes the procurement of NP47923a Adalimumab, NP47923b Tocilizumab, and NP47923c Eculizumab. The framework agreement has been awarded to multiple suppliers under an unranked multi-supplier framework model. The total contract value is £92,000,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The main procurement category is goods, and the contracting authority can be reached at Gyle Square, Edinburgh, UK.

This public tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of pharmaceutical products willing to engage with NHS Scotland. The procurement process is at an active stage with a contract value of £92 million spread across different product lines. Suppliers with expertise in pharmaceuticals and a track record of meeting quality requirements would be well-suited to compete in this competitive procurement environment. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with technical and suitability criteria outlined in the tender documentation to enhance their chances of successful participation and contract award.

## Notice

Supply of tocilizumab to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

NP47923c Eculizumab

Supply of eculizumab vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. This Lot will be awarded from 1 March 2024, for 24 months, with an expiry date of 28 February 2026. This Lot has the option to extend by any number of periods, up to the maximum 24 months. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall 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.

NP47923b Tocilizumab

Supply of tocilizumab pre-filled pens/devices, pre-filled syringes and vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. This Lot will be awarded from 1 March 2024, for 12 months, with an expiry date of 28 February 2025. This Lot has the option to extend by any number of periods, up to the maximum 36 months. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-six (36) 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.

NP47923a Adalimumab

Supply of tocilizumab pre-filled pens/devices, pre-filled syringes and vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to two (2) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall 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/003972-2024 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,000,000 |
| Lots value | £94,015,132 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,673,821 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ALEXION RARE DISEASE PART OF ASTRA ZENECA; AMGEN; BIOGEN IDEC; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; FRESENIUS KABI; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SAMSUNG BIOEPIS; SANDOZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2024 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003972-2024
- 7 Feb 2024 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003971-2024
- 7 Feb 2024 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003970-2024
- 20 Oct 2023 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031051-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756867
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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