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Supply of Descovy(r)

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

10 Dec 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is located at Gyle Square, Edinburgh. The tender titled "Supply of Descovy®" relates to the provision of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg Tablets (Descovy®) for NHS Scotland. The procurement is classified within the health industry and was initiated via a limited method due to the protected patent for the specified medicine. The contract was awarded on 8 January 2019, with a total value of £2,555,515 over a period of thirty-six months. The delivery locations include various entities established under the National Health Services (Scotland) Act and Integrated Joint Boards. The procurement process has reached the Award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply sectors, particularly those that specialise in innovative drug delivery systems and patented medications. Companies equipped with the capabilities to supply high-quality medicine and meet stringent health regulations will be well-placed to compete for contracts under this framework agreement. Given the nature of the product, suppliers with experience in working with health authorities and a proven track record in delivering pharmaceuticals are particularly encouraged to explore participation in future tenders related to this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Descovy(r)

Notice Description

The supply of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg Tablets (Descovy(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg Tablets (Descovy(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework agreement is, and will continue to be, protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000567009
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344615
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
£2,555,515 £1M-£10M

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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