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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the sourcing of Eviplera tablets by the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. This process is classified within the health industry and has reached the Award stage. The contract was signed on 10 January 2018, and is part of a limited procurement method involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to patent protection on the medicines. The supply is required for all entities governed under the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978, indicating a broad delivery scope across NHSScotland.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supplies, particularly those who offer patented or patented-protected medicines. Companies capable of meeting the rigorous standards of supply for the health sector, including those that can demonstrate compliance with public sector procurement regulations, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Suppliers of pharmaceuticals that can efficiently manage distribution across public health entities in Scotland are well positioned to compete for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Eviplera

Notice Description

The supply of Eviplera tablets to NHSScotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of Eviplera tablets to NHSScotland.

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-r6ebe6-0000518551
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309574
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
10 Jan 20188 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

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