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title: "Sodium Oxybate"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617348"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617348.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2020-05-22"
---

# Sodium Oxybate

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617348

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, also recognised as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is based in Edinburgh, UK. The title of the contract is "Sodium Oxybate," aimed at supplying sodium oxybate to NHS Scotland. This initiative falls within the health industry category, with an estimated contract value of £2,617,970. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 14 April 2020. The award period commenced on the same date, following the completion of the tender process.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in pharmaceuticals and healthcare supplies, to expand their market presence within the NHS framework. Companies with valid and current Marketing Authorisations and certifications such as BS EN ISO 9001 are well-positioned to participate in this tender. Given the significant contract value and the exclusive nature of the award to a single supplier, businesses that can demonstrate quality control, reliability in logistics, and compliance with regulatory standards will be favoured in this competitive procurement environment.

## Notice

Supply of sodium oxybate to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Sodium oxybate 500mg/ml oral solution sugar free (180ml) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this this framework as a single supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) 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=MAY386948 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,617,970 |
| Lots value | £2,617,970 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £981,720 |

## 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 | MARTINDALE PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 22 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386948
- 10 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383392

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383392
  Sodium Oxybate - Supply of sodium oxybate to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386948
  Sodium Oxybate - Supply of sodium oxybate to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617348
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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