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title: "Anaesthetic Gases (Sevoflurane & Isoflurane)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04967d"
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published: "2024-12-12"
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# Anaesthetic Gases (Sevoflurane & Isoflurane)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04967d

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of Anaesthetic Gases, specifically Sevoflurane and Isoflurane, to be used by NHS Scotland. This includes different lots for Sevoflurane with and without loaned vaporisers and Isoflurane in a bottle-only form. The awarded contracts span 48 months with a possible extension of 12 months, starting from 2nd December 2024. The procurement process, completed under an open procedure, falls within the Pharmaceutical Products category (CPV: 33600000) and covers entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This procurement opportunity is substantial for businesses in the pharmaceutical and medical equipment sectors, offering a platform for sustained growth through long-term contracts with one of the UK's primary healthcare providers. Small and medium enterprises, particularly those with expertise in anaesthetic gases and compliance with stringent quality control standards, would find this tender particularly beneficial. With criteria such as servicing and support, sustainability, and closed systems playing a part in the award decisions, businesses with strong service delivery and innovation in medical technologies are well-positioned to compete.

## Notice

Supply of Anaesthetic Gases (Sevoflurane & Isoflurane) to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml, (bottle only)

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml to NHS Scotland, for the duration of the Framework Agreement. It is envisaged that a maximum of three (3) suppliers will be awarded to the Framework Agreement. This Lot does not include a requirement for the provision of loaned vaporisers. Full details of goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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.

Isoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml (bottle only)

Supply of Isoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml (bottle only) to NHS Scotland, for the duration of the Framework Agreement. The Authority intends to award this framework as a single-supplier framework per product line. 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 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

Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml (including loan of vaporisers)

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Sevoflurane Inhalational Anaesthetic, 250ml to NHS Scotland, including the loan of vaporisers for the administration of Sevoflurane for the duration of the Framework Agreement. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Ranked multi-supplier framework per product line. 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 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/040105-2024 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,023,275 |
| Lots value | £5,023,275 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,056,000 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040105-2024
- 29 Aug 2024 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027648-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775353
- 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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