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07 Feb 2022 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland is seeking suppliers for a framework agreement titled "Hepatitis C Medicines" within the pharmaceutical sector. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 33600000, involves the supply of medicines for the treatment of Hepatitis C, with a total estimated value of £7.5 million, divided across two lots: "Treatment Cost per Medicine" and "Treatment Spend Cap." The procurement method employed is limited, and the process has reached the award stage as of 7 February 2022. Deliveries will be made to various entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 throughout the UK.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those specialising in hepatitis treatments or innovative medical solutions. Businesses that can provide high-quality medicinal products at competitive prices are well-positioned to participate. Companies like AbbVie Ltd, Gilead Sciences Ltd, and Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Ltd have been awarded contracts in this framework, indicating a preference for established firms with experience in healthcare supply chains. Bidders should be prepared to navigate a limited procurement method with specific compliance to the Technical Quality Requirements typical of NHS tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hepatitis C Medicines

Notice Description

The framework agreement is awarded for the supply of medicines used to treat Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Treatment Cost per Medicine

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHSScotland.

Treatment Spend Cap

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of branded medicines under a capped spend model used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHSScotland.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0313c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003365-2022
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
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS National Services Scotland
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
3
Supplier Names

AbbVie Ltd

Gilead Sciences Ltd

Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Ltd

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