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NP48925b Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Berinert)

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 09:55

Award

04 Apr 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Berinert) has been executed by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This contract, under the legal framework of Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, involved a limited procurement method due to technical reasons, resulting in the absence of competition. The procurement primarily focused on pharmaceutical products, specifically C1-esterase inhibitor medicines, to be delivered across various entities in Scotland. The most recent award stage completed on 2nd May 2025, with an active contract value of £4,733,292 signed on 4th April 2025. The procurement category is goods, particularly targeted at the healthcare sector, demonstrating NSS's role in ensuring critical medical supplies for the region.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses capable of manufacturing specialised pharmaceutical products with a focus on niche market demands like hereditary angioedema treatments. Businesses that have the capability to provide technically specific medicines without significant competition can find valuable opportunities in such contracts. Given its substantial contract value and the emphasis on a single supplier framework, large-scale pharmaceutical companies with advanced technical capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This aligns with the strategic provision of niche medicines, ensuring continuity and specialised service to NHS Scotland, thereby fostering collaboration between sizeable pharmaceutical entities and public health services.

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Notice Title

NP48925b Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Berinert)

Notice Description

Supply of C1-esterase inhibitor human powder and solvent for solution for injection vials (various strengths) (Berinert(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

Competition for the medicine awarded to the Framework Agreement is absent for technical reasons, in accordance with Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018678-2025
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
£4,733,292 £1M-£10M

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

CSL BEHRING

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