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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), located in Edinburgh, which is seeking suppliers for the supply of Etravirine (Intelence®) tablets, with a total contract value of approximately £494,886. The procurement is at the Award stage, having completed the tender process. The contract was signed on 5th February 2022, and the supplies are expected to be delivered to various NHS entities across Scotland in accordance with the framework agreement. This tender was initiated as a limited procurement method, notably without prior publication of a call for competition due to the protection of patent rights related to the medicine.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for pharmaceutical suppliers, particularly those with a focus on specialised medicines and patented products. Businesses that manufacture or distribute pharmaceuticals compliant with NHS regulations would find this contract particularly relevant for growth. As NHS Scotland is committed to acquiring high-quality medical supplies, competitors must demonstrate innovation and reliability in their proposals to be well-suited for this limited procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Etravirine (Intelence(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Etravirine 100mg and Etravirine 200mg tablets (Intelence(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Etravirine 100mg and Etravirine 200mg tablets (Intelence(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-r6ebe6-0000681352
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443356
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
£479,310 £100K-£500K

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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