---
title: "Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02db24"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02db24.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-10-26"
---

# Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02db24

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently engaged in a procurement process for the supply of Amphotericin (AmBisome®), a pharmaceutical product, through a limited procurement method. The contract is valued at £6,427,024, and the award has been made to Gilead Sciences Ltd. This procurement falls under the goods category and has been classified with a CPV code of 33600000. The delivery is intended for entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, with notable locations being Edinburgh and surrounding areas in the UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 30th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in the manufacture and supply of complex medical products. Given the absence of generic competition for Ambisome® in the UK market, potential suppliers that possess advanced manufacturing capabilities and can meet the specific technical requirements are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies that align with the standards and quality expected by the NHS could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and establish a long-term partnership with a key public health provider.

## Notice

Supply of Amphotericin (AmBisome(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Framework Agreement as a Single Supplier Framework per line.

### Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on Ambisome(r) there is no known generic competition in the UK market place due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026738-2021 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,427,024 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GILEAD SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026738-2021
- 31 Aug 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021429-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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