--- title: "Glatiramer Acetate Injection" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000535103" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000535103" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000535103.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000535103.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2018-05-15" --- # Glatiramer Acetate Injection Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000535103 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000535103) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000535103.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the Framework Agreement titled "Glatiramer Acetate Injection." This contract falls under the health sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having been initiated through an open procedure, and involves supplying Glatiramer Acetate Injection in both 20mg and 40mg presentations. This agreement is intended to facilitate deliveries to participating NHS authorities across Scotland. The primary contract period spans over thirty-six months, with an option for a twelve-month extension. Key dates include a bid opening on 16 April 2018, which signifies a crucial deadline for suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical supply and logistical services, particularly those with experience in health sector contracts. Companies capable of meeting the technical requirements, including having valid UK Market Authorisations, MHRA approvals, and ISO certifications, would be ideally positioned to compete. The framework is designed to accommodate multiple suppliers, allowing for the engagement of up to three participants per lot, which further encourages collaboration and competitive bidding in supply continuity within NHS Scotland. ## Notice Framework Agreement for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20mg and 40mg presentations to Participating Authorities across NHS Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioned Home Delivery Service or to a home delivery supplier(s) as directed by the Participating Authorities and/or the Authority. ### Lot Information Glatiramer Acetate Injection including the provision of a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service. This Lot is for the supply of 20mg and 40mg Glatiramer Acetate Injection direct to hospitals or direct to patients in their own home, or other designated address, via a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service. The Authority intends awarding this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement by further periods of up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s). Glatiramer Acetate Injection excluding a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service This Lot is for the supply of 20mg and 40mg glatiramer acetate injection direct to hospitals or nominated Home Delivery supplier(s) as directed by Participating Authorities and/or the Authority. The Authority intends awarding this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement by further periods of up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319353 | | 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 | 15 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 May 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,800,000 | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 33661000 - Medicinal products for the nervous system ## Release History - 15 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319353 - 15 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313682 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313682 Glatiramer Acetate Injection - Framework Agreement for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20mg and 40mg presentations to Participating Authorities across NHS Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioned Home Delivery Service or to a home delivery supplier(s) as directed by the Participating Authorities and/or the Authority. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319353 Glatiramer Acetate Injection - Framework Agreement for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20mg and 40mg presentations to Participating Authorities across NHS Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioned Home Delivery Service or to a home delivery supplier(s) as directed by the Participating Authorities and/or the Authority. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://genss.nss.scot.nhs.uk/portal/page?_pageid=515,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000535103 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000535103. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000535103.json.