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NP90425 Faricimab (Vabysmo(r))

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for supplying Faricimab (Vabysmo®) to NHSScotland has reached the award stage, conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), situated in Edinburgh, UKM region. This contract is part of the health industry category. The procurement method utilised was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, due to exclusive rights protection. The contract, valued at £48,357,375, was signed on 25 February 2026, with an expected duration of nine months, and options for three additional twelve-month extensions. The framework agreement was awarded to Roche Products Ltd, a large supplier based in Welwyn Garden City, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large pharmaceutical companies with exclusive rights or intellectual property in healthcare supplies, particularly in pharmaceuticals. Businesses equipped with the capability to deliver unique health-related goods under a framework agreement stand to benefit from such procurement processes. The opportunity underscores the importance of exclusive rights in the pharmaceutical industry, encouraging businesses to focus on innovation and the development of proprietary medicinal products to expand within public healthcare contracts. Furthermore, firms specialising in pharmaceutical manufacturing with the capability for large-scale distribution in the UK health sector are particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP90425 Faricimab (Vabysmo(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Faricimab (Vabysmo(r)) to NHSScotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Faricimab (Vabysmo(r)) to NHSScotland. The Framework Agreement has been awarded as a single supplier framework Agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

The medicine to be awarded to the framework agreement is protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in line with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821053
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552306
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
£48,357,375 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20266 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Roche Products Ltd

Further Information

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