---
title: "Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660168"
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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: "2021-11-05"
---

# Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660168

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for the supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents and Intravenous Iron. This process is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the tender. The procurement, which falls under the goods category within the health sector, has a total estimated value of £19,951,683, covering an initial twenty-four month duration with a potential extension of the same length. Bids for this tender were submitted electronically, with the tender period concluding on 27th August 2021. Items will be delivered to various NHS entities across Scotland.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and medical supplies industry, particularly those that provide Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents or Iron products. Suppliers with a valid UK Marketing Authorisation and quality certification (such as ISO 9001) are well-positioned to compete in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger companies can participate, given the range of suppliers already involved in this contract, including well-established firms like Roche and Pfizer. Engaging in this framework agreement can facilitate growth and strengthen business relationships within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron to NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into two (2) categories, each of which are identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot are contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

Intravenous Iron

Supply of Intravenous Iron to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per line.

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.

Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents

Supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per line.

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=NOV432188 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,951,683 |
| Lots value | £19,951,683 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,731,600 |

## 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | AMGEN; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; ROCHE PRODUCTS; VIFOR PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432188
- 27 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422249

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422249
  Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron - Supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron to NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into two (2) categories, each of which are identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot are contained in section II.2 of this notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432188
  Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron - Supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & Intravenous Iron to NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into two (2) categories, each of which are identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot are contained in section II.2 of this notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660168
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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