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Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir - Epclusa(r)

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

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Award

13 Dec 2016 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Nov 2016 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, which is based in Edinburgh, UK. This completed tender titled "Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir - Epclusa®" pertains to the supply of Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir - Epclusa® to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The procurement method employed was 'limited', specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, conducted under the regulatory framework of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 30th November 2016, and the procurement falls within the health industry category. The project’s aim is to provide essential pharmaceutical supplies over a defined term of ten months.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies and suppliers specialising in health products, particularly within the context of NHS Scotland’s requirements. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality pharmaceuticals could find this a valuable venture, especially those with experience in working within regulatory frameworks and supplying to public health systems. With the exclusive supply of the drug involved, interested parties should ensure they have the requisite licencing and capability to meet the specific needs outlined by the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir - Epclusa(r)

Notice Description

Supply of Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir - Epclusa(r) to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir - Epclusa(r) to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

This Framework Agreement is being awarded as per Regulation 33 (1) section (b) (iii) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. 'A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice in any of the following cases -- where the works supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons -- the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000471241
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266965
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LARKHALL
Postcode
ML9 2QX
Post Town
Motherwell
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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