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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(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, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for the supply of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto®) across health boards in NHS Scotland. This tender is in the award stage following the completion of a limited procurement method, which involved awarding the contract without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 28 November 2017, and it is part of a framework agreement covering an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. The delivery locations are to various entities established under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies specialising in patented medications, particularly those with the capability to supply Rivaroxaban in various presentations. Businesses that can navigate the regulatory landscape in healthcare and have the necessary licensing should consider competing for this contract. The limited procurement method suggests that expertise in the specific product is highly valued, making this an attractive prospect for manufacturers and suppliers with relevant experience in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(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-r6ebe6-0000516373
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305227
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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