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title: "Glatiramer Injection"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674165"
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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: "2021-11-24"
---

# Glatiramer Injection

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674165

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is located at Gyle Square, Edinburgh. The tender, titled "Glatiramer Injection," pertains to the health industry and focuses on the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in various presentations to NHS Participating Authorities across Scotland. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, initiated due to additional demands stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. The contracts were awarded on 22 November 2021 and are currently active, with an estimated total value exceeding £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supplies and home delivery services within the healthcare sector. Companies that focus on the manufacturing and distribution of injectable medications, especially those capable of meeting the specific needs of NHS Scotland, will find this contract particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses equipped to provide home delivery solutions in compliance with the regulatory standards of the public health system may also thrive in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20 mg and 40 mg presentations to Participating Authorities across NHS. Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioned Home Delivery Service or to a home delivery supplier(s) as directed by the Participating Authorities and/or the Authority.

### Lot Information

Glatiramer Acetate Injection excluding a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service

This Lot is for the supply of 20 mg and 40 mg glatiramer acetate injection direct to hospitals or nominated Home Delivery supplier(s) as directed by Participating Authorities and/or the Authority.

Glatiramer Acetate Injection including the provision of a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service.

This Lot is for the supply of 20 mg and 40 mg Glatiramer Acetate Injection direct to hospitals or direct to patients in their own home, or other designated address, via a manufacturer commissioned Home Delivery Service.

### Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433829 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,243 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | MYLAN; TEVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33661000 - Medicinal products for the nervous system

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433829

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433829
  Glatiramer Injection - The Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20 mg and 40 mg presentations to Participating Authorities across NHS. Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioned Home Delivery Service or to a home delivery supplier(s) as directed by the Participating Authorities and/or the Authority.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674165

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