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title: "ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0454b6"
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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: "2024-09-23"
---

# ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0454b6

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) involves the supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices. The contract, under the industry category of pharmaceutical products, covers the supply of items such as artificial saliva products, eye preparations, and skin creams. This procurement, using an open procedure, has reached the award stage as of August 22, 2024. The total estimated value of the framework agreement for both lots is GBP 10,779,512, with a significant portion specifically allocated to NHS Scotland. The contract duration is 36 months, with an optional 12-month extension, ensuring long-term supply stability. The procurement is being conducted electronically, with NHS National Services Scotland facilitating the tender process. 

This procurement offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a framework that includes multiple suppliers for the various product lines, businesses with capabilities in producing high-quality medicines and medical devices stand to benefit significantly. The procurement emphasises logistics and price, with strict quality standards such as UK Marketing Authorisation and conformity to UK regulations. Companies demonstrating commitment to community benefits provision, sustainability, and compliance with medical device regulations are well-positioned to compete and expand their market reach within the NHS supply chain. This framework's focus on fostering community benefits further incentivises suppliers to innovate and contribute positively to the local communities in Scotland.

## Notice

Supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Generic Medicines/Medical Devices

Supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Generic Medicines/Medical Devices to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single-supplier framework per product line.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twelve (12) 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.

Artificial saliva products, Eye preparations & Skin creams

Supply of Artificial saliva products, Eye preparations & Skin creams to NHS Scotland. The authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of six (6) framework participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twelve (12) 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/030345-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,558,988 |
| Lots value | £15,558,988 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,838,512 |

## 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") |
| 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 | 33 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ALTACOR; ASPIRE PHARMA; BAUSCH & LOMB; CARL ZEISS; CONSILIENT HEALTH; CRESCENT PHARMA; CST PHARMA; DRUGSRUS; ENNOGEN HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL; EUROPHARMA CONCEPTS LTD (T/A ORALIEVE; FARMIGEA OPHTHALMICS; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; INTRAPHARM LABORATORIES; KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; MANX HEALTHCARE; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MEDICOM HEALTHCARE; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS; RANBAXY (UK; RAYNER INTRAOCULAR LENSES; RECKITT BENCKISER; RIDGE PHARMA; SANDOZ; SCOPE OPHTHALMICS; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; STADA UK - THORNTON & ROSS; THEA PHARMACEUTICALS; TJ SMITH AND NEPHEW LTD (TRADING AS SMITH & NEPHEW; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030345-2024
- 24 Apr 2024 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013247-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758827
- 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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