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NP90425 Faricimab (Vabysmo(r))

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), pertains to a framework agreement for the supply of the pharmaceutical product Faricimab (Vabysmo®) to NHSScotland. This contract, classified under the industry category of pharmaceutical products, falls under goods procurement and is located in the region of UKM. The procurement was executed through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, citing the protection of exclusive rights. The contract, valued at £48,357,375, was awarded to Roche Products Ltd and was signed on 25th February 2026, following the completion of the procurement process. The agreement encompasses a nine-month duration with potential extensions spanning three additional twelve-month periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those capable of supplying patented or exclusive medicines. Companies with a focus on innovation and intellectual property rights might find such contracts advantageous for growth as they allow for sole supplier arrangements with significant regional healthcare bodies like NHSScotland. While the awarded framework agreement limits new participation, understanding the procurement nuances and established relationships within such frameworks can prepare businesses to better position themselves for future opportunities, specifically in negotiations involving large scale and long-term healthcare supply contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP90425 Faricimab (Vabysmo(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Faricimab (Vabysmo(r)) to NHSScotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Faricimab (Vabysmo(r)) to NHSScotland. The Framework Agreement has been awarded as a single supplier framework Agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

The medicine to be awarded to the framework agreement is protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in line with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026580-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£48,357,375 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20266 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
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
1
Supplier Name

Roche Products Ltd

Further Information

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