---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 -238 Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml Solution for Infusion Ampoules"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000632046"
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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: "2020-10-29"
---

# NSSCOVID-19 -238 Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml Solution for Infusion Ampoules

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632046

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "NSSCOVID-19 -238 Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml Solution for Infusion Ampoules," was initiated to address urgent supply needs during the Covid-19 pandemic. This open procurement process has already been completed, with the contract awarded to Aspen Pharma Ireland Ltd for a total amount of £72,187. Key events include the date signed on 24 September 2020 and the tender's status being marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply sectors. Companies that specialise in the production and distribution of medical goods, especially those that can meet urgent demands, would be well-suited to participate in future procurement processes. Given the increasing need for medical supplies in public health emergencies, firms capable of responding quickly and effectively could leverage this opportunity for growth in public sector contracts.

## Notice

co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml solution

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This award has been approved for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority in line with Regulation 6(1)(c) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398155 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,187 |

## 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 | ASPEN PHARMA IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398155

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398155
  NSSCOVID-19 -238 Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml Solution for Infusion Ampoules - co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml solution

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632046

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