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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, has awarded a contract for the supply of Hepatitis C Medicines. The contract, valued at £51,787,422 GBP, started on May 8, 2019, and will run for 360 days. The medicines are used in the treatment of Hepatitis C for NHS Scotland. The award was given to multiple suppliers, including AbbVie Ltd, Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Ltd, and Gilead Sciences Ltd. The contract was initiated through a tender process and falls under the goods procurement category.

This tender for Hepatitis C Medicines by NHS National Services Scotland provides business opportunities for suppliers of pharmaceutical products. Companies specialising in the supply of medicines for healthcare applications, especially those focusing on Hepatitis C treatment, are well-suited to compete. The contracting authority for this tender, NHS National Services Scotland, is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract currently active, offering a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry aiming to expand their presence in Scotland's healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP49119 Hepatitis C Medicines

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland. This Lot is for the treatment cost per medicine. Lot 2 - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland. This Lot is for the treatment spend cap.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031e07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010569-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£85,587,422 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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