Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

NP48925c Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Ruconest)

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

04 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
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.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Pharming Group

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...