---
title: "NP47823b Multiple Sclerosis Additions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041184"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041184.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2024-02-02"
---

# NP47823b Multiple Sclerosis Additions

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041184

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## Summary

The National Health Service (Scotland) is seeking suppliers for a public procurement contract titled "NP47823b Multiple Sclerosis Additions" in the pharmaceutical products industry. The procurement involves the supply of multiple sclerosis medicines to NHS Scotland. The main procurement category is goods, and the process has reached the award stage. The contract has been signed with the suppliers Biogen Idec Ltd and Ranbaxy (UK) Ltd for different product lines. The estimated value of the contracts is £17,322,900 and £17,035,260, respectively. The location is in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with a focus on the National Health Service entities. The award date is 12th January 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to compete for supplying multiple sclerosis medicines to NHS Scotland. Businesses in the pharmaceutical products industry, especially those experienced in supplying pharmaceuticals to health institutions, are well-suited to participate. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender has specific requirements related to technical criteria and price. Businesses interested in sustainable practices and community benefits provision may find this tender particularly relevant due to mandatory community benefits clauses included in the requirement. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage with the NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway for further collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

Supply of multiple sclerosis medicines to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Natalizumab Solution for Infusion Vials and Injection Pre-filled Syringes

Supply of natalizumab solution for infusion vials and injection pre-filled syringes to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a supplier framework agreement per product line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-three (33) 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.

Teriflunomide Tablets, Dimethyl Fumarate Gastro-resistant Capsules, and Fingolimod Capsules

Supply of teriflunomide tablets, dimethyl fumarate gastro resistant capsules, and fingolimod capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority awarded the Framework Agreement as a single supplier framework agreement per product line to three (3) Framework Participants.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-three (33) 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/003492-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,973,683 |
| Lots value | £32,973,683 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,358,160 |

## 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) |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | BIOGEN IDEC; RANBAXY (UK; VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE; WOCKHARDT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2024 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003492-2024
- 3 Nov 2023 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032543-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755577
- 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

## Provenance

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