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Darunavir / Cobicistat / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide (Symtuza(r))

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Mar 2022 at 14:25

Award

07 Feb 2022 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is seeking to supply Darunavir / Cobicistat / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide (Symtuza®) over a period of 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in Scotland. The process is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £2,809,999 for the supply of the medication. The contract was signed on 17 February 2022, under a limited procurement method that proceeded without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies and suppliers experienced in delivering healthcare products, especially those specialising in patent-protected medications. Given that only a specific economic operator may provide the medicines, this contract is well-suited for larger businesses with the capacity to meet the specific needs of NHS Scotland. Companies looking to compete should possess a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and the ability to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Darunavir / Cobicistat / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide (Symtuza(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Darunavir 800mg / Cobicistat 150mg / Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg tablets (Symtuza(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Darunavir 800mg / Cobicistat 150mg / Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg tablets (Symtuza(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework agreement is, and will remain to be, protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0313b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006863-2022
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
£5,480,253 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20224 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Rashida Rasool-Gordon
Contact Email
rashida.rasool-gordon@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756051

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

JANSSEN-CILAG

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