This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is based in Edinburgh. They have initiated a tender titled "Supply of Stribild®" for providing Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Disoproxil Tablets to NHS Scotland. The procurement method used is a limited procedure with no prior publication of a call for competition, and the award was confirmed on January 8, 2019. The total contract value is £1,557,022, valid under a framework agreement that will last for thirty-six months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those that specialise in licensed health products and related medicinal supplies. Businesses that have the capacity to supply patented medicines will find this procurement process well-suited for their growth. Companies similar to the awarded supplier, Gilead Sciences Ltd, which have robust distribution and compliance capabilities in the healthcare sector, are particularly positioned to compete effectively in this framework agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Stribild(r)

Notice Description

The supply of Elvitegravir 150mg / Cobicistat 150mg / Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Disoproxil 245mg Tablets (Stribild(r)) to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Elvitegravir 150mg / Cobicistat 150mg / Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Disoproxil 245mg Tablets (Stribild(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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000567020
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344613
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
£1,557,022 £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

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
Not specified

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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