--- title: "NP47823b Multiple Sclerosis Medicines Additions" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749027" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749027" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000749027.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000749027.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2023-11-03" --- # NP47823b Multiple Sclerosis Medicines Additions Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749027 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749027) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000749027.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) is inviting tenders for the procurement of multiple sclerosis medicines in Edinburgh, UK. The title of the tender is "NP47823b Multiple Sclerosis Medicines Additions", with a total value of £32,973,683. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the submission deadline on 4th December 2023. The tender includes two lots for different types of medicines, each with specific contract periods and renewal options. This tender by NHS National Services Scotland offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of multiple sclerosis medicines. Companies with experience in supplying healthcare products, particularly in the field of neurology, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves a quality-price award criteria, and successful bidders will enter into a framework agreement with the authority. Potential bidders must meet specific technical and certification requirements to participate in this competitive procurement process. ## Notice Supply of multiple sclerosis medicines to NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Natalizumab Solution for Infusion Vials and Injection Pre-filled Syringes Supply of natalizumab solution for infusion vials and injection pre-filled syringes to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement per product line to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-three (33) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire. Teriflunomide Tablets, Dimethyl Fumarate Gastro-resistant Capsules, and Fingolimod Capsules Supply of teriflunomide tablets, dimethyl fumarate gastro-resistant capsules, and fingolimod capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award the Framework Agreement as a single supplier Framework Agreement per line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents. Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-three (33) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date 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=NOV491859 | | 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 | 3 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Feb 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,973,683 | | Lots value | £32,973,683 | | 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 - 3 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491859 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491859 NP47823b Multiple Sclerosis Medicines Additions - 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-r6ebe6-0000749027 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/procurement-and-logistics/sustainability/access-our-community-benefit-gateway/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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