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NP49119 Hepatitis C Medicines

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland is procuring supplies of Hepatitis C medicines through a tender process titled "NP49119 Hepatitis C Medicines." This procurement falls within the goods category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 8 May 2019, and running until 31 March 2023. The estimated value of the contract is £33.8 million, aimed at supporting entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that specialise in producing or supplying medicines and healthcare products. Large-scale suppliers like AbbVie Ltd, Gilead Sciences Ltd, and Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Ltd are already involved, indicating that emerging suppliers with innovative solutions or competitive pricing may find a place in future tenders. Companies interested in this sector should emphasize their capacity to meet health requirements and their ability to respond quickly to changing demands, especially in light of recent challenges faced by the healthcare system.

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Notice Title

NP49119 Hepatitis C Medicines

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHSScotland. It includes both a treatment cost per medicine and a treatment spend cap.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000685674
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442479
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£33,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Andy Stewart
Contact Email
andrew.stewart5@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7770646963

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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
3
Supplier Names

ABBVIE

GILEAD SCIENCES

MERCK SHARP & DOHME

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