---
title: "NP47822 Multiple Sclerosis Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000711064"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-10-31"
---

# NP47822 Multiple Sclerosis Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000711064

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has issued a tender for the supply of Multiple Sclerosis Medicines. The procurement is for NHS Scotland and is currently at the planning stage, with a tender deadline of 1st December 2022. The total contract value is £17,031,052 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure for goods, with electronic submission required. The buyer is based in Edinburgh, UK, and the industry category is Health.

This procurement opportunity presents potential business growth for suppliers of Multiple Sclerosis Medicines that hold valid UK Marketing Authorisation and certification of BS EN ISO 9001 or equivalent. Businesses able to comply with Medical Devices Regulations and demonstrate climate change awareness are suited to compete. The tender involves a multi-supplier framework, with a maximum of six participants, and includes a renewal option for up to twenty-two months. Economic operators must meet strict technical criteria to participate. The notification process includes a standstill period to notify unsuccessful bidders. Community benefits are also included in the requirement, offering additional value to successful bidders.

## Notice

Supply of Multiple Sclerosis Medicines to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of MS Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this framework as an unranked multi supplier framework per line to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. The medicines in scope of this procurement are as follows: - Glatiramer acetate injection - Interferon beta-1a - Interferon beta-1b Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-two (22) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date that 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=OCT463005 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,031,052 |
| Lots value | £17,031,052 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT463005

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT463005
  NP47822 Multiple Sclerosis Medicines - Supply of Multiple Sclerosis Medicines to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711064
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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