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title: "NP47818 Glatiramer Injection"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699178"
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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: "2022-07-08"
---

# NP47818 Glatiramer Injection

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699178

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has issued a tender titled "NP47818 Glatiramer Injection" for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20mg and 40mg presentations. This procurement process is currently in the awarded stage, having officially signed contracts on 4th July 2022. The estimated value for this framework agreement is approximately £500,243. The procurement is classified under the health industry and aims to facilitate delivery directly to hospitals, patients, or other designated addresses within Scotland. This limited tender method is being pursued due to the increased demand arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, allowing immediate modifications compliant with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supplies, particularly those engaged in manufacturing or logistics for medical products. Companies with capabilities to ensure regulated delivery either to healthcare institutions or homes, especially in Scotland, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, large-scale suppliers like Mylan and Teva UK Limited are already involved, indicating a competitive landscape that may benefit firms capable of compliance with strict healthcare standards and delivery specifications.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20mg and 40mg presentations to NHS Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioning 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 commissioning Home Delivery Service

This Lot is for the supply of 20mg and 40mg 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 20mg and 40mg 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 due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority 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=JUL453531 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 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 | £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

- 8 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453531

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453531
  NP47818 Glatiramer Injection - The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in 20mg and 40mg presentations to NHS Scotland. Supply will be made either directly to hospitals, patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery address, via a manufactured commissioning 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-r6ebe6-0000699178

## Provenance

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