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Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide (Descovy(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

14 Mar 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

07 Feb 2022 at 00:00

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

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a tender for the supply of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg and 25mg tablets, branded as Descovy®, to enhance the health services in Scotland. This procurement falls under the health industry category and was executed via a limited procurement method without prior publication of a competition call. The tender was finalised on February 17, 2022, with a total contract value of £2,788,288, and delivery is targeted to all entities under the National Health Service in Scotland.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those specialising in innovative health solutions, to engage with a key player in the Scottish healthcare sector. Businesses that provide high-quality medical supplies and have capabilities in managing large-scale pharmaceutical contracts will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. As NHS Scotland frequently seeks partners for essential medicines, this contract underscores the ongoing demand for reliable suppliers within the healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide (Descovy(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg tablets and Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 25mg tablets (Descovy(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg tablets and Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 25mg tablets (Descovy(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework agreement is, and will remain to be, protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681339
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443324
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
£2,788,288 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20224 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

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