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Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the supply of VPRIV® has been awarded by The Common Services Agency, more commonly recognised as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement process falls under the goods category and was initiated through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is currently valued at £100,000 and was signed on 24 June 2019. The procurement stage is complete, and the product involves the supply of Velaglucerase alpha for intravenous infusion specifically for NHS Scotland across various healthcare entities.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply, especially for large-scale operators with the capacity to produce specialised medical products. Companies with expertise in providing health-related goods, especially those focusing on patented products, are well-suited to compete. This procurement may lead to further collaborations with NHS and integration into their supply chains, enhancing business visibility and growth potential within the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of VPRIV(r)

Notice Description

The supply of Velaglucerase alpha for intravenous infusion 400 units per vial to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Velaglucerase alpha for intravenous infusion 400 units per vial to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on VPRIV(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-r6ebe6-0000588671
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365210
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

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

Shire Pharmaceuticals Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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