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NP91921x Triumeq

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process was initiated by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the supply of the pharmaceutical product Triumeq. The procurement falls under the goods category with an emphasis on pharmaceutical products (CPV: 33600000). The procurement stage is at the award and contract update phases, with the contract duration set for 24 months, extendable by another 24 months. The contract modification has extended the framework agreement duration from 1 March 2025 to 30 April 2026, aimed at meeting additional demands within the Scottish Health and Social Care sector. The delivery location covers entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and Integrated Joint Boards under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The awarded supplier is ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies operating within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically businesses with the capability to supply patented medicines. The procurement follows a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the exclusive patent rights held by the supplier. Companies with expertise in pharmaceutical distribution to large healthcare organisations and a strong compliance track record with NHS standards may find significant growth avenues through participation. The modification of the framework agreement ensures extended engagement, providing a stable and consistent demand within the sector, enhancing reliable business opportunities for the selected supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP91921x Triumeq

Notice Description

The supply of Triumeq(r) to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract modification, effecting an extension of the Framework Agreement duration from 1 March 2025 until 30 April 2026, has been agreed between the supplier and the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector. This modification has been approved to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

The medicines awarded to this Framework Agreement are, and will continue to be, protected by patent for the duration of the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028f0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004464-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,699,317 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd

Further Information

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