Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Cameron Wright
Telephone
+44 870831908
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.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
NP47825 Multiple Sclerosis Medicines
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Supply of multiple sclerosis medicines to NHS Scotland.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £48,571,280
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Glatiramer acetate solution for injection pre-filled syringes, interferon beta-1a, cladribine tablets, ozanimod capsules, and natalizumab
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
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.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of glatiramer acetate solution for injection pre-filled syringes, interferon beta-1a, cladribine tablets, ozanimod capsules, and natalizumab to NHS Scotland.
The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per line to six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical (Supply Chain) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 95
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fingolimod capsules, teriflunomide tablets, and dimethyl fumarate capsules
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
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.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of fingolimod capsules, teriflunomide tablets, and dimethyl fumarate capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority has award this Lot as a single supplier Framework Agreement per product line to three (3) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical (Supply Chain) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 95
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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-000410
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Glatiramer acetate solution for injection pre-filled syringes, interferon beta-1a, cladribine tablets, ozanimod capsules, and natalizumab
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sandoz Ltd
Frimley Business Park, Frimley
Camberley
GU16 7SR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merck Serono Limited
5 New Square, Bedfont Lakes Business Park , Feltham
Middlesex
TW14 8HA
Telephone
+44 7423735163
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orifarm UK
www.orifarm.com, 10015046
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 4TZ
Telephone
+44 7513823507
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd
Building 4, Trident Place, Mosquito Way
Hatfield
AL10 9UL
Telephone
+44 7586494246
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Biogen Idec Ltd
Biogen Building 5 Foundation Park, , Roxborough Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England,
Maidenhead
SL6 3UD
Telephone
+44 7860270707
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teva UK Ltd
Ridings Point, Whistler Drive, Glasshoughton
Castleford
WF10 5HX
Telephone
+44 7780226334
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £47,968,904
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Fingolimod capsules, teriflunomide tablets, and dimethyl fumarate capsules
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STADA UK - Thornton & Ross
Linthwaite
Huddersfield
HD7 5JN
Telephone
+44 7979935409
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ranbaxy (UK) Ltd
Building 4, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 5YE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teva UK Ltd
Ridings Point, Whistler Drive, Glasshoughton
Castleford
WF10 5HX
Telephone
+44 7780226334
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £602,376
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.7 and Section V.2.4 and within all Lots cover the twenty-seven (27) month contract duration and the twenty-one (21) month extension period of the Framework Agreement.
(SC Ref:797683)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts
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.
The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise, the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.