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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 has awarded a contract for the supply of Fabrazyme® (Agalsidase Beta) to Aventis Pharma Ltd Trading As Sanofi. This procurement falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The award was made through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, and the value of the contract is approximately £7,616,000, signed on 7th August 2019. The procurement is designed to provide essential healthcare supplies to NHS Scotland and is part of a framework agreement comprising an initial period of 21 months with potential extensions.

This tender presents opportunities for large pharmaceutical and healthcare businesses that specialise in manufacturing or distributing critical medical products. Companies involved in the production of biologics or those equipped to meet the patent protection requirements would be particularly well-suited to participate. The process encourages businesses to develop and present their technological capabilities and IP-protected medicinal products, ensuring they can meet the high standards required in the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fabrazyme(r)

Notice Description

The supply of Agalsidase Beta 5mg and 35mg Powder for Solution for Infusion to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Agalsidase Beta 5mg and 35mg Powder for Solution for Infusion to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on Fabrazyme(r) there is no generic competition in the market place due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588661
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365204
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
£7,316,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 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

Aventis Pharma Ltd Trading As Sanofi

Further Information

Notice Documents

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