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NP93923a Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r))

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence®) in secondary and homecare settings. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The total contract value is £1,025,000, signed on 5th April 2023, with the buying organisation located in Edinburgh, UK. This opportunity falls under the 'Health' industry category and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the pharmaceutical or health-related sectors, to engage in supplying Dimethyl Fumarate to NHS Scotland. The contract, awarded to Almirall Ltd, involves delivering specific tablets to healthcare entities in Scotland. Interested businesses should note the protected nature of the medicine due to patent rights throughout the Framework Agreement duration. The award signifies a significant contract value and offers potential for long-term partnerships in the healthcare procurement sector.

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Notice Title

NP93923a Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Framework Agreement as a Single Supplier Framework per line in secondary and homecare settings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this framework is to supply Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r)) in secondary and homecare settings. The tender covers: Dimethyl Fumarate 30mg Gastro-resistant Tablets, 42pk, Dimethyl Fumarate 120mg Gastro-resistant Tablets, 90pk & Dimethyl Fumarate 120mg Gastro-resistant Tablets, 180pk.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000728340
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479244
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
£1,025,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20232 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
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
1
Supplier Name

ALMIRALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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