--- title: "Immunosuppressant Medicines" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000495114" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495114" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000495114.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000495114.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")" published: "2017-08-24" --- # Immunosuppressant Medicines Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000495114 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495114) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000495114.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the Common Services Agency (also known as NHS National Services Scotland), involves the awarding of a framework agreement titled "Immunosuppressant Medicines." This multi-supplier framework is intended for the supply of a range of immunosuppressant medicines to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The procurement method employed is open procedure, and the current stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 31st July 2017. The contract is valued at approximately £3 million and encompasses the supply of medicines, including Ciclosporin, Sirolimus, Mycophenolate, and Tacrolimus. The delivery locations cover various entities established under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, with potential suppliers required to submit their tenders online by the deadline of 26th June 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies specialising in immunosuppressant medicines, particularly those possessing valid UK or EMA Marketing Authorisations. Businesses with a strong quality assurance framework, such as ISO certification, and the ability to meet the stringent technical requirements specified in the tender are well-suited to compete. The framework allows for the participation of up to six suppliers per product line, creating a competitive environment and enabling successful bidders to engage with NHS Health Boards across Scotland, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth in this sector. ## Notice This Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of a range of Immunosuppressant Medicines to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The framework agreement has been awarded as a unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of six (6) suppliers for each product line. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of a range of Immunosuppressant Medicines, including Ciclosporin, Sirolimus, Mycophenolate and Tacrolimus to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The framework agreement has been awarded as a unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of six (6) suppliers for each product line. Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293556 | | 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 | 24 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | 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 - 33652300 - Immunosuppressive agents ## Release History - 24 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293556 - 22 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283914 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283914 Immunosuppressant Medicines - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of a range of Immunosuppressant Medicines to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The framework agreement will be awarded as a unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of six (6) suppliers for each product line. Additional information is available in the tender documentation. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293556 Immunosuppressant Medicines - This Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of a range of Immunosuppressant Medicines to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The framework agreement has been awarded as a unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of six (6) suppliers for each product line. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495114 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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