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Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Oct 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

31 Aug 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Commonwealth Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is overseeing the procurement process for the supply of Amphotericin (Ambisome®) to NHS Scotland. This tender has reached the award stage, with the total contract value amounting to £6,427,024. The procurement method employed was a limited process, which meant there was no prior publication of a call for competition, as there are no competing products on the market due to manufacturing complexities. The contract, initially signed on 30th September 2021, serves all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, based in Edinburgh, UK, where the NSS is headquartered.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in pharmaceuticals and healthcare supplies. As the contract has been awarded to Gilead Sciences Ltd, businesses capable of providing such specialised products may consider future opportunities in similar tenders. Given the rigorous standards and limited competition in this sector, companies with established expertise in health-related products and strong manufacturing capabilities will be well-positioned to compete in upcoming procurement processes in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Amphotericin (AmBisome(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Framework Agreement as a Single Supplier Framework per line.

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000665585
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431217
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
£6,427,024 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Gilead Sciences Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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