---
title: "Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000563070"
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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 (Rebif(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000563070

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) located in Edinburgh, UK, which initiated a tender titled "Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif®).” This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on pharmaceuticals. The current stage of the process is the contract award, with key activities associated with the contract having begun on 1 March 2022 and extending until 31 August 2022. The contract award amounts to £1,893,362, signifying a significant investment in the healthcare sector.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly companies that manufacture, distribute, or supply specialised healthcare products. Suppliers of medicinal products and other healthcare services are encouraged to engage, as the awarded contract will benefit any enterprises that comply with the NHS procurement standards. Additionally, this contract could attract firms looking to expand their presence in the NHS market, especially those experienced in meeting the demands of health and social care services during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification of contract term from 01/03/2022 to 31/08/2022 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=JAN438265 |
| 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 | 2 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 | £4,282,207 |

## 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 | MERCK SERONO |

## 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=JAN438265
- 16 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342469
- 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=NOV336000

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336000
  Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r)) - The supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r)) to NHSScotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342469
  Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r)) - The supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r)) to NHSScotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438265
  Supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif(r))

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563070

## Provenance

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