--- title: "NP49024 Growth Hormone" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777821" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777821" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777821.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777821.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-01-13" --- # NP49024 Growth Hormone Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777821 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777821) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777821.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has finalised the procurement process titled "NP49024 Growth Hormone" under the health industry category. The process, aimed at supplying growth hormone to health boards across NHS Scotland, has been completed, with contracts awarded on 7 January 2025. The procurement, managed through an open procedure, has led to active contracts worth approximately £15.75 million for daily dose hormones and £451,000 for long-acting hormones delivered across entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and Integrated Joint Boards across Scotland. Key contact for this procurement is Laura Ferguson, reachable via laura.ferguson7@nhs.scot at the Edinburgh office. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies proficient in pharmaceutical supply chains, particularly those specialising in hormone therapies. Large-scale enterprises such as Merck Serono Limited, Novo Nordisk Ltd, Pfizer Ltd, and Sandoz have been successful in securing contracts through this framework. Businesses that can ensure compliance with stringent quality and regulatory requirements, maintain robust environmental sustainability plans, and contribute positively to community benefits in Scotland will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar NHS procurement exercises in the future. The framework agreement also promotes stability and long-term partnership opportunities given its comprehensive planning for extensions and ongoing developments. ## Notice This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Growth Hormone to health boards across NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Growth Hormone Long-Acting Supply of Growth Hormone (Long Acting) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line. Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twelve (12) 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. Growth Hormone Daily Dose Supply of Growth Hormone (daily dose) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework. Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twelve (12) 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=JAN521602 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | £16,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £15,751,000 | ## 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 | 4 | | Supplier names | MERCK SERONO; NOVO NORDISK; PFIZER; SANDOZ | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 13 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521602 - 13 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514232 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514232 NP49024 Growth Hormone - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Growth Hormone to health boards across NHS Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521602 NP49024 Growth Hormone - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Growth Hormone to health boards across NHS Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777821 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - 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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