---
title: "NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699201"
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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"
---

# NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699201

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) as the buying organisation. The title of the tender is "NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex®)", which falls under the health industry category. It is located in Edinburgh, UK, and the procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process is currently at the award stage, having been signed on 4th July 2022, with an estimated value of £991,318 covering a six-month modification period for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a to NHS Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on supplying medical goods, particularly those specialising in pharmaceuticals or healthcare products. Companies such as large pharmaceutical manufacturers or suppliers with experience in medical supplies would be well-placed to compete for contracts within this framework. The procurement is particularly relevant for businesses able to demonstrate capacity to meet urgent healthcare demands in light of the ongoing challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)) to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement is awarded for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)).

### 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=JUL453532 |
| 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 | £991,318 |

## 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 | BIOGEN IDEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## 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=JUL453532

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453532
  NP91618c Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)) - The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex(r)) to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699201

## Provenance

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