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NP48925c Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Ruconest)

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2025 at 12:34

Award

04 Apr 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, has concluded a completed procurement process under the framework agreement NP48925c for the supply of hereditary angioedema branded medicines, Ruconest, to NHS Scotland. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category, with a focus on goods. The contracting authority is based in Edinburgh, UKM, with operations extending to entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The process was conducted through a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a call for competition due to the protection of exclusive rights, and reached the award stage on 2 May 2025. Legal measures comply with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large pharmaceutical companies, particularly those holding exclusive rights to patented medicines. By securing the framework agreement, the awarded supplier, Pharming Group, based in Leiden, Netherlands, can solidify its position within the UK pharmaceutical market. The exclusive nature of the contract, along with its focus on essential healthcare supplies, positions the winning bidder to leverage the framework for expanding its footprint in public sector healthcare procurement. This contract exemplifies opportunities for businesses that can navigate regulatory frameworks associated with intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical sector.

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Notice Title

NP48925c Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Ruconest)

Notice Description

Supply of conestat alfa 2,100unit powder for solution for injection vials (Ruconest(r)) to NHS Scotland:

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of hereditary angioedema (HAE) branded medicines to NHS Scotland. The Framework Agreement has been awarded as a single supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

The medicines awarded to the Framework Agreement are protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in accordance with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018769-2025
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
£20,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months 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
Cameron Wright
Contact Email
cameron.wright@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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

PHARMING GROUP

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