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title: "NCIVAS manufacturing process proof of concept"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000695022"
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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: "2022-07-22"
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# NCIVAS manufacturing process proof of concept

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000695022

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NCIVAS manufacturing process proof of concept" is conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the health industry category and is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £114,351 signed on 15 July 2022. The procurement method utilised is limited, allowing for a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, specifically due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The key dates related to this process include the tender announcement on 22 July 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in sterile production and automation technologies. Companies with capabilities in technical consultancy for regulatory compliance and manufacturing efficiency would find this project well-aligned with their services. The requirement for engaging experts ensures a competitive edge for businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to the NCIVAS proposal while focusing on patient safety and efficient resource utilisation.

## Notice

The purpose of the proposed activity is to engage relevant sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise to evaluate options to deliver the NCIVAS (National Central Intra-Venous Additives Service ) proposal with appropriate focus on patient safety, process efficiency, and appropriate return on investment. The proposal is for desk-based research and consultancy only

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To enable the progression of the programme NCIVAS (National Central Intra-Venous Additives Service) requires the services of experts in medicines manufacturing to identify viable technology to deliver the requirements of the NCIVAS product portfolio. CPI Innovation Services Limited (CPI) is an organisation which supports the development and commercialisation of novel pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies through its facilities at the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC). The MMIC is a unique partnership between Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and the private sector. It delivers world class leading experts in the very specific area of automation compound manufacturing consultancy.. The NCIVAS programme believes that CPI Innovation, in partnership with the MMIC is the only provider in the market capable of delivering the requirement. The supplier is not aligned to any pharmaceutical company or technology and is able to provide impartial recommendations

### Procurement Information

This is a direct award under Regulation 6(1)(b) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations: competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454500 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,351 |

## 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 | CPI INNOVATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454500
- 27 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449747

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449747
  NCIVAS manufacturing process proof of concept - The purpose of the proposed activity is to engage relevant sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise to evaluate options to deliver the NCIVAS (National Central Intra-Venous Additives Service ) proposal with appropriate focus on patient safety, process efficiency, and appropriate return on investment. The proposal is for desk-based research and consultancy only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454500
  NCIVAS manufacturing process proof of concept - The purpose of the proposed activity is to engage relevant sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise to evaluate options to deliver the NCIVAS (National Central Intra-Venous Additives Service ) proposal with appropriate focus on patient safety, process efficiency, and appropriate return on investment. The proposal is for desk-based research and consultancy only

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695022

## Provenance

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