---
title: "Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000510683"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000510683.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2017-10-27"
---

# Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000510683

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has completed the procurement process for the supply of Iron Sucrose (Venofer®) ampoules. This contract falls under the health industry and was initiated using a limited procurement method, awarding a single-supplier framework agreement for delivery across all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The contract was signed on 5th October 2017, having previously been awarded on 8th September 2017, with its details published online. The delivery location is within the UK, particularly aimed at NHS Health Boards in Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supplies, particularly those that can meet the specific manufacturing requirements of Iron Sucrose (Venofer®). Given the lack of generic competition in this market, suppliers with the capability to provide this product are well-positioned to benefit from the contract. Businesses that are able to navigate the complexities of health sector procurement, especially those with experience in the NHS framework agreements, will find this an advantageous opportunity for growth.

## Notice

The supply of Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r)) ampoules to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r)) ampoules to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded a single-supplier framework agreement for the requirement.

### Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on Venofer(r) there is no generic competition in the market place due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299425 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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) ("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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299425
- 8 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295017

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295017
  Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r)) - The supply of Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r)) ampoules to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299425
  Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r)) - The supply of Iron Sucrose (Venofer(r)) ampoules to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000510683

## Provenance

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