---
title: "NP47822 Multiple Sclerosis Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721538"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721538.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES INDUSTRY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-02-15"
---

# NP47822 Multiple Sclerosis Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES INDUSTRY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721538

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## Summary

The Common Services Industry, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, awarded a contract for the supply of Multiple Sclerosis Medicines. This tender was part of an open procurement process for goods in the Health industry category. The contract was awarded to multiple suppliers, including Biogen Idec Ltd, Merck Serono Limited, Mylan, and Teva UK Limited. The contract is active with a total value of £12,985,684 and was signed on January 17, 2023. The tender opportunity was based in Edinburgh, UK, with significant business growth potential for large-scale pharmaceutical suppliers.

This contract presents an opportunity for large pharmaceutical suppliers to expand their presence in the healthcare industry by providing Multiple Sclerosis Medicines to NHS Scotland. Businesses with expertise in supplying high-quality pharmaceuticals within the United Kingdom would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties can contact the buyer, The Common Services Industry, for more information on the awarded Framework Agreement and potential business prospects arising from this contract.

## Notice

Supply of Multiple Sclerosis Medicines to NHS Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Multiple Sclerosis Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded the Framework Agreement as a multi supplier framework agreement per line to four (4) Framework Participants. The medicines awarded to the Framework Agreement are as follows: - Glatiramer acetate injection - Interferon beta-1a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471333 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,985,684 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES INDUSTRY (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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | BIOGEN IDEC; MERCK SERONO; MYLAN; TEVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471333

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471333
  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.tevauk.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721538
- https://www.biogen.uk.com/
- https://www.merckgroup.com/uk-en

## Provenance

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