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title: "Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicine"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000663589"
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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: "2022-02-03"
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# Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicine

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000663589

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, which seeks to establish a framework agreement for the supply of Analgesics, Anaesthetics, and Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicines. The tender is categorised under goods within the health industry and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The process is currently at the award stage, with key contracts signed on 21st December 2021, covering four main lots. This open procurement method initiated a tender that was active until 27th October 2021, indicating a comprehensive evaluation of submitted bids from potential suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. Suppliers capable of providing the specified generic medicines will find their expertise valuable in this competitive environment. Companies with a solid background in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those with the ability to meet the stringent quality and regulatory standards outlined in the tender, will be well-suited to participate in this framework agreement. A variety of businesses, including large pharmaceutical firms and SMEs with niche capabilities, could leverage this contract to strengthen their position within the public health supply chain.

## Notice

This framework agreement is for the Supply of Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Goods have been separated into four (4) 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

Baclofen Intrathecal Injections

Supply of Baclofen Intrathecal Injections to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded all presentations within this lot to a single supplier.

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.

Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Sterile Wrapped Ampoules For Injection

The Supply of Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Sterile Wrapped Ampoules For Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded all presentations within this lot to a single supplier.

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.

All Other Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicines

Supply of all other Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicines in a range of presentations. Each product line was treated as an individual Lot, and the Authority has awarded each lot to a single framework participant.

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.

Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Solution For Infusion

The Supply of Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Solution For Infusion to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as an unranked multi-supplier framework agreement to two (2) Framework Participants.

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=FEB439531 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,205,951 |
| Lots value | £19,205,951 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,625,036 |

## 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 | ACCORD-UK; AGUETTANT; ALTAN PHARMA; ARCADIA PHARMA LIMITED T/A ARCADIA MEDICAL; ASPEN PHARMA IRELAND; CRESCENT PHARMA; DRUGSRUS; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; FRESENIUS KABI; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; GSK; HAMELN PHARMA; KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MERCURY PHARMA GROUP; MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS; MYLAN; NEURAXPHARM; PANPHARMA; PFIZER; PHOENIX LABS; RANBAXY (UK; ROSEMONT PHARMACEUTICALS; SANDOZ; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; TETRIS PHARMA; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; TYPHARM; V PHARMA; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439531
- 24 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428569

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428569
  Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicine - Supply of Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicines to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439531
  Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicine - This framework agreement is for the Supply of Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Generic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Goods have been separated into four (4) 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-r6ebe6-0000663589
- https://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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