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Apixaban (Eliquis(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 involves the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which has awarded a contract for the supply of Apixaban (Eliquis®) in various presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland. This tender is part of a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior competition, due to the patent protection of the medicine for the duration of the agreement. The contract was signed on 28th November 2017 following an initiated tender process that culminated in the award notice dated 22nd December 2017, with deliveries designated for the entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, located in Edinburgh, UK.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies and suppliers specialising in health products to expand their business within the public health sector. Businesses with expertise in pharmaceuticals, particularly those dealing with patented medications, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. The framework agreement established allows for an initial duration of 24 months, with a potential extension, creating ongoing supply opportunities for businesses that can meet the NHS's compliance and rigorous supply standards.

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Notice Title

Apixaban (Eliquis(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland,

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded a single-supplier framework agreement for the requirement.

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-r6ebe6-0000516365
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305225
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
22 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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
Hazel Johnstone
Contact Email
hazel.johnstone@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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