---
title: "NP459/16 Unlicensed Intravenous Infusions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000631364"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2020-09-23"
---

# NP459/16 Unlicensed Intravenous Infusions

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000631364

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the supply of Unlicensed Intravenous Infusions, including Potassium Chloride and Fentanyl, intended for Health Boards across NHS Scotland. This contract, which falls under the goods category in the healthcare industry, is currently at the Award stage, with a value of £2,031,000 and a duration of 300 days following the date it was signed on 17 August 2016. The procurement method used is a tender procedure, and related processes were initiated well before the review, addressing the modification brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused adjustments to the original tender timelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly for suppliers specialising in pharmaceutical products and intravenous infusions. Companies that manufacture or distribute medical supplies and have the capacity to deliver to NHS Scotland are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The modifications due to the pandemic indicate a responsiveness to current health needs, making it a prime time for businesses in this sector to connect with NSS and explore potential collaboration or tendering for future contracts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Unlicensed Intravenous Infusions, including Potassium Chloride, Levobupivacaine and Fentanyl, Heparin, Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Sulfate to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. Each product line has been awarded as an individual Lot and be awarded on a line by line basis to a single supplier. There are seventeen (17) Lots awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395533 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,031,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | FRESENIUS KABI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33692100 - Infusion solutions

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395533

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395533
  NP459/16 Unlicensed Intravenous Infusions

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631364

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