---
title: "Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000562957"
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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: "2022-01-18"
---

# Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000562957

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is seeking to award a contract for the "Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex®)" with an estimated value of £8,921,858. The procurement is classified under goods and falls within the health industry category. The contract period is set to begin on 1 March 2022 and will run until 31 August 2022, with service delivery targeted towards entities established under the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement method used for this tender is limited, and the review process is handled by the Sheriff Court House in Edinburgh. Key dates include the award and modification notifications dated from 2018 to 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in the supply of medical products and treatments. Companies with capabilities in producing or distributing biologics, especially those with experience in health sector procurement and an understanding of patent-protected medicines, would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, businesses that can ensure reliable supply and compliance with regulatory standards are likely to find competitive advantages in responding to this contract.

## Notice

The supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)) to NHSScotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification of contract term from 01/03/2022 to [insert date] is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

### Procurement Information

The medicines awarded to this framework agreement will continue 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=JAN438266 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification 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 | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,921,858 |

## 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 | BIOGEN IDEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438266
- 16 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342459
- 2 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336001

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336001
  Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)) - The supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)) to NHSScotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342459
  Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)) - The supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)) to NHSScotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438266
  Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000562957

## Provenance

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