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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 is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Emtriva®" pertaining to the health sector. Located in Edinburgh, UK, this tender is currently in the Award stage following a limited procurement method, where an award was made without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of generic alternatives in the market. The contract, valued at £76,219.00, was signed on 8th January 2019, with a delivery location encompassing all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare supplies sector, particularly those that specialise in the production and distribution of medications such as Emtricitabine. Companies of various scales, especially those with established reputations in supplying NHS contracts and those capable of providing quality goods under specific technical conditions, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. With the knowledge that there is currently no generic competition, businesses positioned to capitalise on this unique market scenario may find lucrative avenues for growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Emtriva(r)

Notice Description

The supply of Emtricitabine (Emtriva(r)) 200mg Capsules & 10mg/ml Oral Solution, 170ml Bottles to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Emtrictitabine (Emtriva(r)) 200mg Capsules and 10mg/ml Oral Solution, 170ml Bottles to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on Emtriva(r) there is no generic competition in the market place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000566960
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344617
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
Large

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
£76,219 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20197 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gilead Sciences Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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