---
title: "Iron Isomaltoside (Diafer(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000510718"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000510718.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000510718.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 Isomaltoside (Diafer(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000510718

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, "NSS"), seeking suppliers for Iron Isomaltoside (Diafer®) ampoules, primarily aimed at Health Boards throughout NHS Scotland. This procurement falls under the "goods" category and is currently in the Award stage. The tender was initiated on 5th October 2017, and the total duration encompasses 24 months, with possible extensions of 12 months each. The procurement method employed was limited, meaning it involved an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the patented nature of the medication being supplied.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies operating within the pharmaceutical sector or those specialising in health-related goods. Businesses that can provide patented medical supplies or have the capacity to meet the needs of NHS Scotland would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The established framework agreement indicates that there is potential for continued engagement, making this an attractive proposition for suppliers looking to expand their footprint within the health services market in Scotland.

## Notice

The supply of Iron Isomaltoside (Diafer(r)) ampoules to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

### Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework agreement is, and will remain to be, protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299430 |
| 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=OCT299430
- 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=SEP295015

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295015
  Iron Isomaltoside (Diafer(r)) - The supply of Iron Isomaltoside (Diafer(r)) ampoules to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299430
  Iron Isomaltoside (Diafer(r)) - The supply of Iron Isomaltoside (Diafer(r)) ampoules to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000510718

## Provenance

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