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Apremilast (Otezla(r))

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, has initiated a tender for the supply of Apremilast (Otezla®) tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. This procurement is categorised under the health industry and is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 23 January 2017. The procurement process employed is a limited method that allows for the award without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to specific regulatory provisions. Delivery locations include all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical suppliers specialising in health products, particularly those offering innovative medication. Businesses that manufacture or distribute healthcare goods, especially those with expertise in pharmaceuticals, would be well-suited to engage in this procurement. The framework agreement allows for a three-year initial contract duration with an option for a twelve-month extension, emphasising the potential for sustained business engagement within the NHS supply chain.

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Notice Title

Apremilast (Otezla(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets (56 pack), Apremilast Titration Starter pack - 4x10mg tablets, 4x20mg tablets and 19x30mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets (56 pack), Apremilast Titration Starter pack - 4x10mg tablets, 4x20mg tablets and 19x30mg tablets 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.'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000478660
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270628
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
23 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20179 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")
Contact Name
Nadia Crockett
Contact Email
nadia.crockett@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794460

Buyer Location

Locality
LARKHALL
Postcode
ML9 2QX
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Larkhall
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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