---
title: "Desflurane"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552267"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-01-11"
---

# Desflurane

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552267

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a Framework Agreement titled "Desflurane", initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The procurement falls under the health industry category and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method has been classified as "open" with an open procedure, and the current stage is the award of the contract. Key dates include the bid opening on 19th September 2018 and the contract being signed on 13th December 2018, with an estimated total value of £2,795,520 over a period of thirty-six months and an optional twelve-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those supplying medical gases, equipment, and related services. Companies specialising in anaesthetic products, especially those able to provide Desflurane and necessary vaporisers, would find this framework suitable for competition. Those with certifications such as BS EN ISO9001 and experience in the healthcare sector, especially those registered with the Health Facilities Scotland, are particularly well-positioned to engage in this contract, enhancing their growth prospects in public healthcare procurement.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Desflurane Volatile Anaesthetic Gas to NHS Scotland, including the loan of vaporisers for use with Desflurane for the duration of the Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Desflurane Anaesthetic Gas to NHS Scotland, including the loan of vaporisers for use with Desflurane for the duration of the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the thirty six (36) month duration of the Framework Agreement by up to a maximum of twelve (12) months 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=JAN341781 |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,480,000 |
| Lots value | £2,480,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,795,520 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAXTER HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33661100 - Anaesthetics

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341781
- 15 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328315

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328315
  Desflurane - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Desflurane Volatile Anaesthetic Gas to NHS Scotland, including the loan of vaporisers for use with Desflurane for the duration of the Framework Agreement.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341781
  Desflurane - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Desflurane Volatile Anaesthetic Gas to NHS Scotland, including the loan of vaporisers for use with Desflurane for the duration of the Framework Agreement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552267
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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