Award

NP49124 Hepatitis C Medicines

NHS SCOTLAND

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Award

21 Mar 2024 at 12:15

Tender

01 Dec 2023 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Scotland has completed an award contract titled "NP49124 Hepatitis C Medicines" in the pharmaceutical products industry. The procurement involved the supply of Hepatitis C Medicines with specific criteria and details for each lot. The award was for a twenty-four (24) month contract duration with possible extensions. The tender was conducted through an open procedure with multiple framework participants. The award involved multiple suppliers, and key dates should be checked for compliance.

This contracting process by NHS Scotland for Hepatitis C Medicines presents opportunities for pharmaceutical companies seeking to supply medicines to the National Health Service in Scotland. The procurement method allows for competition through an open procedure, with specific quality and price criteria for each lot. Companies with capabilities in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain management are well-suited to compete for the contract. The contract extension option offers potential for long-term business relationships with the NHS Scotland for the supply of medicines.

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Notice Title

NP49124 Hepatitis C Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of Hepatitis C Medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Hepatitis C - Treatment Cost per Medicine

Supply of Hepatitis C Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of forty-eight (48) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Hepatitis C Medicines - Price submitted based on Volume (unscored)

Supply of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to two (2) Framework Participants. Please note II.2.5) Award criteria is not applicable. This was an unscored Lot. Additional information: Please note II.2.5) Award criteria is not applicable as this is an unscored lot.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of forty-eight (48) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Hepatitis C Medicines - Price submitted based on Volume (unscored)

Supply of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to two (2) Framework Participants. Please note II.2.5) Award criteria is not applicable. This was an unscored Lot. Additional information: Please note II.2.5) Award criteria is not applicable. This was an unscored Lot.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of forty-eight (48) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041e33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009172-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£35,791,085 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,791,085 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,556,081 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 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
NHS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Nadia Crockett
Contact Email
nadia.crockett@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
3
Supplier Names

ABBVIE

GILEAD SCIENCES

MERCK SHARP & DOHME

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