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Sofosbuvir-based Medicines

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involved a tender for the supply of sofosbuvir-based medicines. This procurement, classified under the health industry category, was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 18 August 2017 and is intended for delivery across all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, primarily located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process has been completed successfully.

This tender offers significant opportunities for pharmaceutical and biotech companies, particularly those specialising in patented medicines due to the nature of this procurement. Businesses that can supply sofosbuvir-based medicines or similar health-related items would find themselves well-suited to participate in future contracts with NHS Scotland. Engaging in this area can facilitate growth within the healthcare sector, allowing companies to establish reliable partnerships and contribute to public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Sofosbuvir-based Medicines

Notice Description

The supply of sofosbuvir-based medicines to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of sofosbuvir-based medicines to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

The medicines awarded to this framework agreement are, and will continue to be, protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000507352
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT296911
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
28 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20178 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) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Stephanie McNiven
Contact Email
laura.santi@nhs.net, stephaniemcniven@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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