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title: "NP39817 Gastro Intestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Generic Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000472751"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2017-04-28"
---

# NP39817 Gastro Intestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Generic Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000472751

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "NP39817 Gastro Intestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Generic Medicines". This procurement falls within the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the active tender period commenced on January 13, 2017, with a deadline for submissions set for February 16, 2017. The contract duration spans 24 months, with a potential extension of an additional 24 months across six lots that include various generic medicines.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers of generic medicines. Companies specialising in health products and pharmaceuticals would be particularly well-suited to compete for the awarded lots, which cover key items such as Desferrioxamine Injections and Calcium Carbonate Tablets. Suppliers should prepare to meet the procurement criteria, including valid marketing authorisations and quality assurance certifications. The competitive environment offers multiple avenues for suppliers to engage with NHS Scotland entities, enhancing their market presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Gastro-intestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Generic Medicines to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The Framework Agreement was awarded in the six (6) Lots listed in this notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Desferrioxamine Injections

Supply of Desferrioxamine Injections to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, each, 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.

Lot 3 Macrogol Oral Powder & Solutions

The Supply of Macrogol Oral Powder & Solutions to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, each, 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.

Lot 2 Dexamethasone Injections

The Supply of Dexamethasone Injections to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, each, 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.

Lot 4 Mesalazine

The supply of Mesalazine to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, each, 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.

Lot 5 All Other Presentations

The supply of all other Gastro-intestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Generic Medicines to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, each, 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

Lot 6 Calcium Carbonate Tablets

The Supply of Calcium Carbonate Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, each, 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281494 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,183,163 |
| Lots value | £39,183,164 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281494
- 13 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269552

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269552
  NP39817 Gastro Intestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Generic Medicines - This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is for the supply of Gastro-intestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Generic Medicines to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281494
  NP39817 Gastro Intestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Generic Medicines - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Gastro-intestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Generic Medicines to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The Framework Agreement was awarded in the six (6) Lots listed in this notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000472751
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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