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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully completed a procurement for the supply of Symtuza® tablets. This procurement falls within the healthcare industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process was initiated through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the protected patent rights of the medicines involved. The contract was signed on 5 June 2018, and the framework agreement covers a duration of 44 months, enabling the delivery of goods to various entities under the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies specialising in patented drugs, particularly those focusing on therapeutic treatments related to HIV. Businesses with prior experience in supplying medicines to public health authorities and a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape in Scotland would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders with similar specifications. The awarded framework agreement enables continued engagement with NHSScotland, making it crucial for interested suppliers to align with the needs and standards of this prestigious buyer.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Symtuza(r)

Notice Description

The supply of Symtuza(r) tablets to NHSScotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the the supply of Symtuza(r) 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-r6ebe6-0000544778
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323506
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
26 Jun 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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