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title: "Fertility Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000554911"
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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: "2019-01-10"
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# Fertility Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000554911

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, has undertaken a completed procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Fertility Medicines." The procurement falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The open procedure commenced on 11 September 2018, with submissions due by 15 October 2018, marking the tender's end period. This framework agreement covers a duration of 36 months with a potential extension of up to 12 months, catering specifically to the supply of various fertility medicines to NHS Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical and healthcare businesses, particularly those specialising in fertility medications. Companies with relevant UK or EU marketing authorisations and certifications such as BS EN ISO9001 will find suitable openings within this framework. Participating as suppliers in this framework may help businesses grow by establishing long-term relationships with NHS Scotland, thus enhancing their market presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the supply of fertility medicines to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Follitropin alfa

Supply of follitropin alfa fertility medicines in pre-filled syringes, vials, pre-filled pens and glass cartridges 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 3 framework participants.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Human menopausal gonadotrophins

Supply of human menopausal gonadotrophin fertility medicines in vials 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 3 framework participants.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues

Supply of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogue fertility medicines in vials and sprays to NHS Scotland. This lot is awarded as a single-supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists

Supply of gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist fertility medicines in pre-filled syringes and vials 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 3 framework participants.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Progesterones

Supply of progesterone fertility medicines in vials, gels and tablets 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 5 framework participants.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

All other fertility products

Supply of a range of other fertility medicines in pre-filled syringes, tablets, vials and glass cartridges to NHS Scotland. This lot is awarded as a single-supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Human chorionic gonadotropins

Supply of human chorionic gonadotropin fertility medicines in pre-filled syringes, ampoules and pre-filled pens 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 3 framework participants.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for 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=JAN341756 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,564,000 |
| Lots value | £5,564,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,759,480 |

## 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 | AVENTIS PHARMA LTD TRADING AS SANOFI; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; GEDEON RICHTER; MERCK SERONO; PFIZER; PHARMASURE; TEVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341756
- 11 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331170

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331170
  Fertility Medicines - Framework Agreement for the supply of fertility medicines to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341756
  Fertility Medicines - Framework Agreement for the supply of fertility medicines to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000554911
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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