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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS), located at Gyle Square, Edinburgh, which has executed a contract for the supply of Tildrakizumab (Ilumetri®) valued at £2,540,482. This framework agreement was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the patented nature of the medicine involved. The award was officially signed on 2nd March 2022, and the delivery will cater to all entities outlined in the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare suppliers, particularly those specialising in pharmaceuticals or biologics, to engage with NHS Scotland. Given the structured single supplier framework, businesses well-versed in providing patented health products and those capable of meeting stringent regulatory requirements will be particularly suited to compete. The long-term nature of the contract, with an initial period of 24 months followed by a potential extension, further enhances the stability and growth potential for the selected suppliers in the health sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tildrakizumab (Ilumetri(r))

Notice Description

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

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-r6ebe6-0000681901
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444494
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
£2,540,482 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 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

Almirall Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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