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Netupitant/Palonosetron (Akynzeo(r))

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), recently completed the procurement process for the supply of Netupitant/Palonosetron 300 mg/0.5 mg capsules (Akynzeo®) to health boards across NHS Scotland. This procurement falls under the goods category and was undertaken through a limited tender method, which did not involve prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded with an active status on 17th November 2017, and delivery is targeted to various entities linked to the National Health Service in Scotland.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies specialising in branded medicines, particularly those with capacity to supply exclusive products under patent protections. Firms that provide health-related goods, especially oncology medications, would be well-placed to compete in such tenders. Participation in this framework agreement can enhance business growth potential by establishing long-term relationships with NHS entities across Scotland, fostering future collaboration and procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Netupitant/Palonosetron (Akynzeo(r))

Notice Description

The supply of Netupitant/Palonosetron 300 mg/0.5 mg capsules (Akynzeo(r)) to health boards across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Netupitant/Palonosetron 300 mg/0.5 mg capsules (Akynzeo(r)) to health boards across NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework agreement is, and will remain to be, protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000515969
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302731
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 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 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
Linda Downie
Contact Email
l.downie@nhs.net, lauraferguson1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1312756725, +44 1698794571

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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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