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Supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r))

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence®) has been completed by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This procurement, classified under the health industry, was conducted in Edinburgh, UK, with a total contract value of £1,106,289. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, which was necessary due to the intellectual property protections on the medicines involved. The contract was awarded on 27th March 2019, and it pertains to the provision of dimethyl fumarate for entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in innovative medicines or related health products. Companies capable of meeting the specific requirements for supplying patented medicines would be well-positioned to engage with NHS Scotland. Other suppliers involved in the procurement process may seek to collaborate or expand their offerings in similar health-related contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence and driving business growth in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r))

Notice Description

The supply of dimethyl fumarate (Skilarence(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of dimethyl fumarate (Skilarence(r)) to NHS Scotland.

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-r6ebe6-0000578507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362819
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
£1,106,289 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 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
Michael Walker, Stephanie McNiven
Contact Email
michaelwalker2@nhs.net, stephaniemcniven@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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
1
Supplier Name

ALMIRALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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