---
title: "Certolizumab (Cimzia(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561273"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561273.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2018-12-13"
---

# Certolizumab (Cimzia(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561273

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, more widely known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which has completed a tender for the supply of Certolizumab (Cimzia®) 200mg pre-filled pens and syringes. This procurement falls under the health industry category and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The process is classified as a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a competition, with the contract value amounting to approximately £24.88 million. The dates of significance include the signing of the contract on 5th November 2018, indicating a two-year initial period with an option for a further two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pharmaceutical and medical supplies sectors, particularly those that can supply patented medications. Companies with expertise in regulatory compliance and distribution of healthcare products may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The presiding authority's focus on working with suppliers who meet specific exclusive rights and patent conditions also underscores the need for businesses that can navigate these constraints effectively.

## Notice

The supply of Certolizumab (Cimzia(r)) 200mg pre filled Pens & Syringes across NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Certolizumab (Cimzia(r)) 200mg pre filled Pens & Syringes to NHS Scotland.

### 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=DEC339929 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,884,916 |

## 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 | UCB PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339929
- 5 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336339

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336339
  Certolizumab (Cimzia(r)) - The supply of Certolizumab (Cimzia(r)) 200mg pre filled Pens & Syringes across NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339929
  Certolizumab (Cimzia(r)) - The supply of Certolizumab (Cimzia(r)) 200mg pre filled Pens & Syringes across NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561273

## Provenance

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