Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Shona MacKenzie
Telephone
+44 1312756000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NCIVAS manufacturing process proof of concept
Reference number
NSS222318
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of the proposed activity is to engage relevant sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise to evaluate options to deliver the NCIVAS (National Central Intra-Venous Additives Service ) proposal with appropriate focus on patient safety, process efficiency, and appropriate return on investment. The proposal is for desk-based research and consultancy only
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £114,351
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To enable the progression of the programme NCIVAS (National Central Intra-Venous Additives Service) requires the services of experts in medicines manufacturing to identify viable technology to deliver the requirements of the NCIVAS product portfolio. CPI Innovation Services Limited (CPI) is an organisation which supports the development and commercialisation of novel pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies through its facilities at the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC). The MMIC is a unique partnership between Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and the private sector. It delivers world class leading experts in the very specific area of automation compound manufacturing consultancy.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The NCIVAS programme believes that CPI Innovation, in partnership with the MMIC is the only provider in the market capable of delivering the requirement. The supplier is not aligned to any pharmaceutical company or technology and is able to provide impartial recommendations
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a direct award under Regulation 6(1)(b) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations: competition is absent for technical reasons
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
NSS222318
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 May 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
CPI Innovation Services Ltd
Wilton Centre
Wilton
TS10 4RF
Telephone
+44 1642447283
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £114,351
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=695022.
(SC Ref:695022)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sherriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
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