--- title: "Contraceptive Medicines" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000549056" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549056" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000549056.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000549056.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2018-11-30" --- # Contraceptive Medicines Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000549056 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549056) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000549056.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) seeking suppliers for a framework agreement regarding the provision of contraceptive medicines, including oral and injectable options, as well as intra-uterine devices and other formulations. The tender, identified as NP41418, is currently complete and has been conducted under an open procedure. It was initiated on 11 July 2018, with the submission deadline having been set for 13 August 2018. The contract is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, and encompasses various categories within the health industry. This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, especially those specialising in contraceptive products or similar medical goods. Businesses with strong capabilities in logistics, adherence to stringent quality standards, and those holding valid UK or EMA marketing authorisations would be well positioned to compete for contracts in this framework. As the framework covers an initial 24-month period with a potential extension, successful suppliers can expect a sustained partnership with NSS, enhancing their business prospects within the public health sector. ## Notice Framework agreement for the supply of contraceptive medicines (oral, injection, intra-uterine, implant, gel & patch) to NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Oral contraceptive tablets Supply of oral contraceptive medicines to NHS Scotland. This lot is awarded as an unranked multi-supplier framework by product line. Each product line was treated as an individual Lot and awarded to a maximum of 6 framework participants. Renewal: Option to extend by up to a total period of twenty four (24) months, 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. Levonorgestrel 20micrograms/24hours intrauterine device Supply of Levonorgestrel 20micrograms/24hours intrauterine device to NHS Scotland. This lot is awarded as a ranked multi- supplier framework by product line. The product line was treated as an individual Lot and awarded to a maximum of 3 framework participants. Renewal: Option to extend by up to a total period of twenty four (24) months, 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. All other contraceptives medicines Supply of progesterone receptor modulators, progestogens, intra-uterine systems, injections, patch and gels to NHS Scotland. This lot is awarded as a single-supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis. Renewal: Option to extend by up to a total period of twenty four (24) months, 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=DEC338676 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,916,611 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £6,172,348 | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | BAYER; CONSILIENT HEALTH; CREO PHARMA; GEDEON RICHTER; MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS; MSD; PFIZER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 33641400 - Contraceptives - 33641410 - Oral contraceptives ## Release History - 30 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338676 - 11 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324974 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324974 Contraceptive Medicines - Framework agreement for the supply of contraceptive medicines (oral, injection, intra-uterine, implant, gel & patch) to NHS Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338676 Contraceptive Medicines - Framework agreement for the supply of contraceptive medicines (oral, injection, intra-uterine, implant, gel & patch) to NHS Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549056 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.htmlh ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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