---
title: "Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000597190"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000597190.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-10-23"
---

# Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000597190

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), pertains to the supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox®) for NHS Scotland. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the health industry. The contract was awarded to Allergan, with a total value of £5,975,000. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting that Botox® is a unique biologic medicine with no market alternatives. The contract was signed on 1st October 2019, following the completion stage of the tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors, particularly for businesses specialising in biologic medicines. Companies capable of producing or supplying unique medical products with stringent regulatory requirements would be well positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The long-term nature of the framework agreement, with an initial duration of 36 months and potential extensions, further enhances the prospects for suppliers in this field to establish sustainable partnerships with public health entities.

## Notice

Supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r)) to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r)) Powder for solution for injection 50, 100, 200 units/vial to NHS Scotland

### Procurement Information

Botox(r) is a biologic medicine with no biosimilar competition in the market place due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370095 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,975,000 |

## 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 | ALLERGAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370095
- 12 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366163

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366163
  Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r)) - Supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r)) to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370095
  Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r)) - Supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox(r)) to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000597190

## Provenance

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