---
title: "ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617625"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2020-10-02"
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# ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617625

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## Summary

The contracting authority, The Common Services Agency (also known as NHS National Services Scotland), is conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices". This tender is in the healthcare industry and is based in Edinburgh, UK. Currently in the Award phase, the process covers two lots for the supply of various medical devices and medicines, with the total value estimated at approximately £14,040,297, providing a duration of 24 months with a potential 12-month extension. The deadline for tenders was April 21, 2020.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Suppliers with a focus on ENT, ophthalmology, and dermatological products will find this tender especially relevant. Given the nature of the procurement, companies that can demonstrate compliance with UK Marketing Authorisation and possess the necessary quality certifications are particularly well-suited to compete for awards under this framework, fostering business growth in an essential sector serving the NHS.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into two (2) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices

Supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per line.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for up to a total period of twelve (12) 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.

Artificial saliva products, Eye preparations & Skin creams

Supply of Artificial saliva products, Eye preparations & Skin creams in a range of presentations to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot on a line by line basis as a unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants per line.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for up to a total period of twelve (12) 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=OCT396267 |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,040,297 |
| Lots value | £14,040,297 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,647,258 |

## 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) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| 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 | 32 |
| Supplier names | ACRE PHARMA; ALLERGAN; ALTACOR; AMO UNITED KINGDOM; ASPIRE PHARMA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD TRADING AS SANOFI; BROWN AND BURK; CARL ZEISS; DRUGSRUS; ECOLAB; ENNOGEN HEALTHCARE; EUROPHARMA CONCEPTS LTD (T/A ORALIEVE; FIRSTLINE PHARMA; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; FRESENIUS KABI; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; INTRAPHARM LABORATORIES; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MEDICOM HEALTHCARE; MERCURY PHARMA GROUP; MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS; MYLAN; OPTIMUM MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; RANBAXY (UK; RAYNER INTRAOCULAR LENSES; RECKITT BENCKISER; SANDOZ; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; THEA PHARMACEUTICALS; THORNTON & ROSS; TJ SMITH AND NEPHEW LTD (TRADING AS SMITH & NEPHEW; VISUFARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33660000 - Medicinal products for the nervous system and sensory organs

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396267
- 13 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383682

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383682
  ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into two (2) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396267
  ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of ENT, Ophthalmology & Skin Medicines/Medical Devices to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into two (2) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617625
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk

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