---
title: "Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injection (RoActemra(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561281"
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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: "2018-12-13"
---

# Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injection (RoActemra(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561281

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is for the supply of Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injection (RoActemra®) 162mg/0.9ml Syringes and Pens, with a total value of £23,845,013. The process, categorised under the health industry, was initiated as a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 19 November 2018, and it is related to a framework agreement with a potential initial duration of 24 months, extendable for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical and health supply sectors. Companies that manufacture or supply biopharmaceutical products, especially those with the capacity to meet specific regulatory and patent requirements, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement specifically favours established suppliers like Roche Products Ltd, highlighting the potential for growth for businesses that can position themselves as reliable sources for healthcare products in Scotland and beyond.

## Notice

The supply of Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injection (RoActemra(r)) 162mg/0.9ml Syringes & Pens to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injection (RoActemra(r)) 162mg/0.9ml Syringes & Pens to NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework agreement is, and will remain to be, protected by patent for the initial 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=DEC339926 |
| 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 | £23,845,013 |

## 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 | ROCHE PRODUCTS |

## 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=DEC339926
- 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=NOV336340

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336340
  Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injection (RoActemra(r)) - The supply of Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injection (RoActemra(r)) 162mg/0.9ml Syringes & Pens to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339926
  Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injection (RoActemra(r)) - The supply of Tocilizumab Subcutaneous Injection (RoActemra(r)) 162mg/0.9ml Syringes & Pens to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561281

## Provenance

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