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NP48925c Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Ruconest)

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located at 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, involves the award of a contract for the supply of Ruconest, a branded medicine for hereditary angioedema. This contract is categorised under the health industry (CPV code 33600000) and is designated for all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, justified by the exclusivity of intellectual property rights, which meant the contract could only be awarded to a specific supplier without prior competition. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 4th April 2025 with a total value of £20,020. The related framework agreement spans a 24-month period with the possibility of a 24-month extension.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large-scale pharmaceutical businesses, particularly those specialising in niche, patented medicines. Businesses like the Pharming Group, the successful supplier in this instance, are able to leverage such exclusive contracts to enhance their reach within the public health sector. Such frameworks not only secure a stable revenue stream but also position the supplier as a key collaborator with NHS entities across Scotland. Tailored towards companies that can offer unique products under exclusive rights, this contract exemplifies a market for innovative solutions in healthcare, benefitting providers with advanced research and development capabilities.

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Notice Title

NP48925c Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Ruconest)

Notice Description

Supply of conestat alfa 2,100unit powder for solution for injection vials (Ruconest(r)) to NHS Scotland:

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of hereditary angioedema (HAE) branded medicines to NHS Scotland. The Framework Agreement has been awarded as a single supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

The medicines awarded to the Framework Agreement are protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in accordance with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794851
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529521
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
£20,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 202510 months 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
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.thong@nhs.scot, nss.hfsframeworkscotland@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000, +44 1312756511

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

PHARMING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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