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title: "Unlicensed Imported Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601100"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601100.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2020-04-15"
---

# Unlicensed Imported Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601100

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has initiated a complete procurement process for Unlicensed Imported Medicines, targeting the healthcare industry in the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of approximately £4,800,000 over a 24-month term, plus an option for a further 24-month extension. The submission deadline for this tender was 16th December 2019, and it was conducted to supply NHS Scotland with necessary medicines in compliance with regulations pertaining to unlicensed imports.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in pharmaceutical distribution and the supply of unlicensed medicines. Companies with a proven ability to meet stringent quality criteria, including the provision of storage, translation, and over labelling services, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, firms holding the appropriate certifications and licenses for handling unlicensed medicinal products as per current health regulations can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and build long-term partnerships within the NHS framework.

## Notice

The Supply of Unlicensed Imported Medicines to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Unlicensed Imported Medicines

Supply of Unlicensed Imported Medicines incorporating an over labelling and translation service to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded each product line within the Lot as a single supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for up to a total period of twenty four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Additional Unlicensed Imported Medicines

Supply of Additional Unlicensed Imported Medicines incorporating an over labelling and translation service to meet any future requirements as identified by The Authority. The scope of these products is unknown at this stage. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework to Seven suppliers that have passed the selection criteria for Lot 1 and agreed to participate in Lot 2 as detailed within the ITT documentation. The Award Criteria stated within II.2.5 is the criteria used to award Lot 1.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for up to a total period of twenty four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385214 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | £4,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,101,564 |

## 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALIUM MEDICAL; CLINIGEN CTS; DURBIN; IPS PHARMA; MAWDSLEY BROOKS; PILATUS PHARMA (TRADED AS UL GLOBAL PHARMA; TARGET HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385214
- 1 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370841

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370841
  Unlicensed Imported Medicines - The Supply of Unlicensed Imported Medicines to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385214
  Unlicensed Imported Medicines - The Supply of Unlicensed Imported Medicines to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601100
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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