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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the supply of Rilpivirine 25mg tablets (Edurant®) aimed at entities within the National Health Service in Scotland. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the patent protection of the medicine during the framework agreement. The contract, valued at £981,376, was signed on 17th February 2022, confirming the award to the supplier, Janssen-Cilag Ltd, with a service delivery requirement extending to various NHS structures and Integrated Joint Boards across Scotland.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supplies, particularly companies that can provide similar patented or exclusive medicines. Suppliers within the healthcare sector, especially those experienced in public sector contracts and with the capability of delivering goods to NHS organisations, would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement activities. The framework agreement also indicates potential for ongoing contracts and extensions, making this a valuable opportunity for established suppliers in the health industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Rilpivirine (Edurant(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Rilpivirine 25mg tablets (Edurant(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Rilpivirine 25mg tablets (Edurant(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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681348
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443357
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
£981,376 £500K-£1M

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

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

Janssen-Cilag Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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