Norway – Pharmaceutical products – Medicines and multi-dose Narvik kommune - Framework agreement

Background Narvik municipality needs to establish a new framework agreement for the delivery of medicine/medicines in original packages, multi-dose packed medicines/medicines and pharmacy products. Narvik municipality is the contracting authority for the competition and is carrying out the procurement in order to ensure a uniform, predictable and quality assured delivery to the municipality ́s services. The municipality provides health and care services to a broad spectrum of users and therefore needs an agreement that safeguards the requirements for delivery security, quality, traceability and proper handling of medicines. The procurement shall facilitate stable supply and good interaction between the municipality and the chosen tenderer in the contract period. Description of the assignment A framework agreement shall be signed for the procurement of pharmacy products and associated services. The procurement is for the procurement and delivery of medicine/medicines in original packaging, multi-dose packed medicines/medicines and other pharmacy products for Narvik municipality. The assignment shall cover the municipality ́s total need for the area during the contract period. The competition is being held to ensure that Narvik municipality has access to the necessary medicines and pharmacy products on the agreed terms, with a tenderer who can offer high delivery precision, good service and appropriate routines for ordering, delivery and follow-up. The agreement period is 2 years with an option for 1+1 year extension. The procurement shall contribute to continuity in the municipality ́s medicine supply and support safe, effective and reliable handling of medicines in the municipality ́s entities. This includes i.a. a need for stable deliveries, clear information flow and appropriate follow-up in connection with changes, deviations, back orders and urgent needs. It is important for the municipality that the tenderer has sufficient capacity and competence to safeguard the municipality ́s needs, as well as the ability to cooperate well with relevant entities and service places. Tenderers must be able to contribute to flexible and reliable execution of the deliveries throughout the entire contract period.