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title: "NP31424 Clozapine Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000771637"
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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: "2024-07-05"
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# NP31424 Clozapine Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771637

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK, has issued a tender titled "NP31424 Clozapine Medicines" for the supply of clozapine medicines to NHS Scotland. The procurement stage is currently in the tender process, with a deadline for submissions set for August 5, 2024. The tender falls under the health industry category and has an estimated value of £5,040,815. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and business entities eligible to compete should have expertise in supplying medical goods and services.

This tender opportunity presented by NSS for clozapine medicines can benefit businesses experienced in providing healthcare products and services. The tender offers the chance to secure a framework agreement with NHS Scotland for the supply of specific clozapine products along with patient testing routes. Businesses with a track record in pharmaceutical procurement are well-suited to compete in this tender stage. By meeting the technical and quality criteria outlined in the tender, organisations can potentially secure a long-term contract with NHS Scotland, contributing to business growth and market expansion within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Supply of clozapine medicines (alongside four (4) patient testing routes) to NHS Scotland. Goods and Services have been split into four (4) categories, each of which identified as a "Lot". The Authority intends awarding a single-supplier Framework Agreement per Lot. Further detail about each Lot is contained in Section II.2 of this Contract Notice.

### Lot Information

Clozapine Orodispersible Tablets Sugar Free (Non-Core)

Supply of Clozapine Orodispersible Tablets Sugar Free (Non-Core), alongside three (3) patient testing routes, to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement per Lot. Full details of Goods and Services and their volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) 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.

Clozapine Tablets (Near Patient Testing (Capillary)) (Non-Core)

Supply of Clozapine Tablets (Near Patient Testing (Capillary)) (Non-Core), alongside one (1) patient testing route, to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement per Lot. Full details of Goods and Services and their volumes can be found within the ITT documents.. No value has been estimated for Lot 4 because (a) the requirement has never been used by Participating Authorities before, and (b) the requirement is speculative in nature. Award to Lot 4 is contingent on the Potential Framework Participant (a) being proposed for award to Lot 1 and (b) receiving a score of "pass" for the "Near Patient Testing (Capillary Blood Sampling)" award criterion.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) 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.

Clozapine Tablets (Core)

Supply of Clozapine Tablets (Core), alongside three (3) patient testing routes, to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement per Lot. Full details of Goods and Services and their 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-four (24) 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.

Clozapine Oral Suspension Sugar Free (Non-Care)

Supply of Clozapine Clozapine Oral Suspension Sugar Free (Non-Care), alongside three (3) patient testing routes, to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement per Lot. Full details of Goods and Services and their volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) 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=JUL509286 |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,040,815 |
| Lots value | £5,040,605 |
| 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

- 5 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509286

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509286
  NP31424 Clozapine Medicines - Supply of clozapine medicines (alongside four (4) patient testing routes) to NHS Scotland. Goods and Services have been split into four (4) categories, each of which identified as a "Lot". The Authority intends awarding a single-supplier Framework Agreement per Lot. Further detail about each Lot is contained in Section II.2 of this Contract Notice.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000771637
- 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

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