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Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Oct 2021 at 10:05

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Award

31 Aug 2021 at 11:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently engaged in a procurement process for the supply of Amphotericin (AmBisome®), a pharmaceutical product, through a limited procurement method. The contract is valued at £6,427,024, and the award has been made to Gilead Sciences Ltd. This procurement falls under the goods category and has been classified with a CPV code of 33600000. The delivery is intended for entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, with notable locations being Edinburgh and surrounding areas in the UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 30th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in the manufacture and supply of complex medical products. Given the absence of generic competition for Ambisome® in the UK market, potential suppliers that possess advanced manufacturing capabilities and can meet the specific technical requirements are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies that align with the standards and quality expected by the NHS could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and establish a long-term partnership with a key public health provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Amphotericin (AmBisome(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Framework Agreement as a Single Supplier Framework per line.

Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on Ambisome(r) there is no known generic competition in the UK market place due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02db24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026738-2021
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
£6,427,024 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 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")
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

Gilead Sciences Ltd

Further Information

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