Award

Supply of Norvir

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), based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "Supply of Norvir", pertains to the procurement of Norvir tablets and powder for oral solution for NHS Scotland. This procurement is classified under the health industry and is currently at the Award stage, having been completed with the contract signed on 10 January 2018. The procurement method employed is 'limited', allowing for an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, primarily due to the absence of direct generic competition in the market.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those dealing in patented medicines or specialised health products. Businesses that can fulfil the technical specifications for the supply of Norvir tablets and powder stands a good chance of successfully competing for future contracts. Given the limited nature of this procurement process, companies with exclusive rights to such medicines are particularly well-suited. Engaging in contracts with NHS Scotland can provide a robust platform for expanding market presence and securing long-term client relationships within the health sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Norvir

Notice Description

The supply of Norvir tablets and powder for oral solution to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of Norvir tablets and powder for oral solution to NHSScotland.

Procurement Information

The branded medicines awarded to this framework agreement have no direct generic competition within the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000518549
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309512
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
8 Feb 20188 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
Not specified
Contact Email
lauraferguson1@nhs.net, stuart.gillespie@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1312756725, +44 1698794400

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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