---
title: "Rilpivirine (Edurant(r))"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0313b6"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0313b6.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-03-14"
---

# Rilpivirine (Edurant(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0313b6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is seeking suppliers for the supply of Rilpivirine 25mg tablets (Edurant®). This contract falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is taking place in the UK, with notable delivery locations being all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement method used is limited, with the contract being awarded to Janssen-Cilag Ltd as of February 17, 2022, with a total value of £981,376. The procurement is now complete, comprising a framework agreement that is protected by patent for the duration of the agreement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those skilled in providing specialised medical products to national health services. Suitable competitors could range from large pharmaceutical companies to specialised suppliers capable of demonstrating compliance with regulatory standards and strong supply chain capabilities. The limited procurement method indicates that the NSS is open to establishing ongoing partnerships with reliable suppliers, making this a vital opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public healthcare contracts.

## Notice

Supply of Rilpivirine 25mg tablets (Edurant(r)) to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Rilpivirine 25mg tablets (Edurant(r)) to NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework agreement is, and will remain to be, protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006859-2022 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,899,920 |

## 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 | JANSSEN-CILAG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006859-2022
- 7 Feb 2022 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003355-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681348
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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