Award

Hepatitis C Medicines

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2019 at 00:00

Tender

13 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a public procurement process titled "Hepatitis C Medicines" aimed at supplying medicines for the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland. This procurement is classified under the health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is an open tender procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 15th April 2019, with an estimated total value of £45,000,000. This project encompasses multiple lots, with specific pricing models requested for each lot: Treatment Cost per Medicine and Treatment Spend Cap.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those capable of supplying medicines under the outlined pricing models. Companies with a large-scale operation, particularly those that hold relevant UK Marketing Authorisations or equivalent certifications (such as ISO 9001), would be well-suited to participate. With the capacity to provide both branded and generic medicines, businesses partnering as either single or multi-supplier framework participants could successfully align with NHS Scotland's procurement objectives.

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Notice Title

Hepatitis C Medicines

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland. Pricing was requested under two (2) pricing models as outlined below: Lot 1 - Treatment Cost per Medicine Lot 2 - Treatment Spend Cap

Lot Information

Treatment Spend Cap

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of branded medicines under a capped spend model used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHSScotland.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Treatment Cost per Medicine

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHSScotland.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000574398
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356232
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,583,333 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20196 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
Alex Little, Iain Main- NDC Category Manager
Contact Email
alex.little1@nhs.net, nss.pcfndccategory@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410, +44 1698794586

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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
3
Supplier Names

ABBVIE

GILEAD SCIENCES

MSD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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