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title: "NP31424 Clozapine Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779612"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2024-10-28"
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# NP31424 Clozapine Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779612

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of clozapine medicines (alongside four patient testing routes) under the tender titled "NP31424 Clozapine Medicines." This tender, open to the health industry, covers delivery to all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and any Integrated Joint Boards established under the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The procurement stage is complete, with active contracts signed on 4th October 2024. This open procedure invited bids for four distinct lots, intending to establish single-supplier framework agreements for each lot.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly those specialising in psychiatric medication. Suitable candidates include companies capable of efficiently handling product distribution and ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards in medical testing services. With a significant contract value, including a £4,309,695 deal for the core clozapine tablets, this framework could foster growth for large-scale pharmaceutical suppliers and enhance their market presence by delivering essential medicines to NHS Scotland. Businesses that can provide not only the medicinal products but also the necessary testing services will find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Supply of clozapine medicines (alongside four (4) patient testing routes) to NHS Scotland. Goods and Services were split into four (4) categories, each of which identified as a "Lot". The Authority intended to award a single-supplier Framework Agreement per Lot. Further detail about each Lot is contained in XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

### Lot Information

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.

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 intended 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.

Clozapine Oral Suspension Sugar Free (Non-Core)

Supply of Clozapine Clozapine Oral Suspension Sugar Free (Non-Care), alongside three (3) patient testing routes, to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended 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.

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517039 |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,317,596 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517039

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517039
  NP31424 Clozapine Medicines - Supply of clozapine medicines (alongside four (4) patient testing routes) to NHS Scotland. Goods and Services were split into four (4) categories, each of which identified as a "Lot". The Authority intended to award a single-supplier Framework Agreement per Lot. Further detail about each Lot is contained in XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779612
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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