---
title: "Supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000568465"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000568465.json"
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-1b (Extavia(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000568465

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) is currently involved in a tender process for the supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the healthcare industry. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 22nd January 2019. This agreement is valued at approximately £1,096,305 and is set to deliver supplies to various entities under the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978. The delivery location includes all registered organisations in Scotland.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those operating in the UK healthcare sector, to expand their business reach. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical supplies or those with capabilities in healthcare-related goods would be well-suited to compete in future tenders, especially if they can demonstrate compliance with stringent regulatory requirements and expertise in innovative therapeutic solutions. Engaging with the NHS procurement process can facilitate significant growth through partnerships and long-term agreements.

## Notice

The supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia(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=JAN438256 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2019 |
| 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 | £1,096,305 |

## 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 | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS |

## 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=JAN438256
- 25 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343215
- 21 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340860

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340860
  Supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia(r)) - The supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia(r)) to NHSScotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343215
  Supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia(r)) - The supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia(r)) to NHSScotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438256
  Supply of Interferon Beta-1b (Extavia(r))

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568465

## Provenance

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