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Published 11 Mar 2021, 16:40 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Oncology Generic Medicines - Additions

Official notice

Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS") (NHS & healthcare)

Framework agreement6 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£17,077,727total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 13 Apr 2021awarded 9 Jun 2021
Lots 6see the lot list below

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Supply of oncology generic medicines to NHS Scotland

CPV: Pharmaceutical products

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
13 bids on the busiest of 5 lots · 8 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £2,531,443: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Paclitaxel Albumin Powder for Suspension for InfusionAwardedRenewalPublished value£588,326

Supply of paclitaxel albumin powder for suspension for infusion to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework to two (2) Framework Participants.

Delivery: Scotland · All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
Extensions: This framework includes the option to extend for up to a total 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.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Everolimus TabletsAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,583,829

Supply of everolimus tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework to three (3) Framework Participants.

Delivery: Scotland · All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
Extensions: This framework includes the option to extend for up to a total 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.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Dasatinib TabletsAwardedRenewalPublished value£5,498,762

Supply of dasatinib tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework to two (2) Framework Participants.

Delivery: Scotland · All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
Extensions: This framework includes the option to extend for up to a total 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.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Cabazitaxel, Fulvestrant and VinorelbineAwardedRenewalPublished value£6,875,366

Supply of cabazitaxel, fulvestrant and vinorelbine to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a single supplier framework per line.

Delivery: Scotland · All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
Extensions: This framework includes the option to extend for up to a total 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.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Pemetrexed Powder for Solution for InfusionRenewalceiling above

Supply of pemetrexed powder for solution for infusion to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Delivery: Scotland · All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
Extensions: This framework includes the option to extend for up to a total 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.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Pemetrexed Solution for InfusionAwardedRenewalceiling above

Supply of pemetrexed solution for infusion to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework.

Delivery: Scotland · All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
Extensions: This framework includes the option to extend for up to a total 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.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in breach of any situation referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

  • Technical & professional ability

    (a) Potential Framework Participants must be able to demonstrate the existence of a valid and current UK Marketing Authorisation that has been approved by the MHRA for all tendered Goods at the date of submission of the tender.

    (b) Potential Framework Participants and any sub-contractor(s) must possess valid certification of BS EN ISO 9001 or equivalent.

    (c) All tendered Goods must comply with the MHRA best Practice Guidance on Labelling and Packaging and the National Patient Safety Agency ("NPSA") Guidelines on Packaging and Labelling on pack design.

    Minimum: (a) Confirmation of existence of a valid and current UK Marketing Authorisation that has been approved by the MHRA for all tendered Goods at the date of submission of the tender should be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under the Technical and Professional abili…
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 75–95 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 95 points.
  • “Oncology Generic Medicines - Additions” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
11 Mar 2021, 16:40 GMT
Last source update
22 Jun 2021, 11:44 BST
Award evaluation window
13 Apr 2021 – …
Authority reference
NP39721a
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-014174
Classification (CPV)
Pharmaceutical products
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-029adf Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:

An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

Publisher note: The estimated value(s) referred to in Section II.1.7 and within all Lots covers the nineteen (19) month contract duration and the twenty-four (24) month extension period of the framework agreement. For further detail on the award of Lot 4, please contact the named person within Section I of this Notice. (SC Ref:657454)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
13 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
13 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

13 Apr 2021 → 22 Jun 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    13 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    13 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    22 Jun 2021, 11:44 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    22 Jun 2021, 11:44 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 8admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 13busiest of 5 lots
Contracts signed 5latest 9 Jun 2021

5 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Everolimus Tablets

    Signed
    9 Jun 2021
    Value
    £920,462
    Status
    active
  • Dasatinib Tablets

    Signed
    9 Jun 2021
    Value
    £180,844
    Status
    active
  • Pemetrexed Solution for Infusion

    Signed
    9 Jun 2021
    Value
    £154,768
    Status
    active
  • Cabazitaxel, Fulvestrant and Vinorelbine

    Signed
    9 Jun 2021
    Value
    £1,129,175
    Status
    active
  • Paclitaxel Albumin Powder for Suspension for Infusion

    Signed
    9 Jun 2021
    Value
    £318,078
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Paclitaxel Albumin Powder for Suspension for Infusion3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad0——
2 · Everolimus Tablets3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad0——
3 · Dasatinib Tablets2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad0——
4 · Cabazitaxel, Fulvestrant and Vinorelbine13bids · 13 electronic · 13 from abroad0——
6 · Pemetrexed Solution for Infusion5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareBody governed by public lawHealth Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 9EBContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Sheriff Court HouseReview body EdinburghContact email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

8 commercial parties on the notice
  • Accord Healthcare LtdFramework contractor Sage House, 319 Piner Road, North Harrow, Scotland, HA1 4HFContact phone
  • Celgene LtdFramework contractor 1 Longwalk Road, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Scotland, UB11 1DB
  • Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) LtdFramework contractor 6 Riverview Road, Beverley, Scotland, HU17 0LDContact phone
  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK LtdFramework contractor Frimley Business Park, Frimley, Surrey, Frimley, Scotland, GU16 7SR
  • Pierre Fabre LtdFramework contractor Ground Floor, 250 Longwater Avenue, Reading, Scotland, RG2 6GPContact phone
  • Teva UK LimitedFramework contractor Ridings Point, Whistler Drive, Castleford, Scotland, WF10 5HXContact phone
  • Tillomed Laboratories ltdFramework contractor 220 Butterfield , Great Marlings, Luton, Scotland, LU2 8DLContact phone
  • Zentiva Pharma UK LtdFramework contractor 12 New Fetter Lane, london, Scotland, EC4A 1JPContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.