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NP49119 Hepatitis C Medicines

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

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13 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (also known as NHS National Services Scotland) has awarded a contract for NP49119 Hepatitis C Medicines. This procurement falls under the goods category and involves supplying medicines for the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland. The contract period started on June 1, 2019, and extends until March 31, 2023. The buying organization is located in Edinburgh, UK, and the contract value is £51,787,422. The main suppliers for this contract are AbbVie Ltd, Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Ltd, and Gilead Sciences Ltd. The procurement process has reached the award stage.

This tender for Hepatitis C Medicines presents opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceuticals or healthcare supplies. Companies that can provide quality medicines and meet the specific delivery requirements for NHS Scotland would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Business growth prospects lie in securing a contract with a reputable healthcare organization like NHS National Services Scotland and establishing long-term relationships for potential future contracts in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NP49119 Hepatitis C Medicines

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland. This Lot is for the treatment cost per medicine. Lot 2 - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland. This Lot is for the treatment spend cap.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000728894
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476122
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
£51,787,422 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.e-fcategory@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454

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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