---
title: "Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide (Descovy(r))"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0313b9"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0313b9.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"
---

# Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide (Descovy(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0313b9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), seeking suppliers for the provision of Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide (Descovy®) tablets over a procurement method classified as limited. The project consists of supplying two formulations of the medication to all relevant NHS entities in Scotland. The contract, which is currently active, has an estimated value of £2,788,288 and was signed on 5 February 2022. The procurement is in the award stage following the completion of tender submissions, with the contracting authority being located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating within the pharmaceutical sector, to engage in public health supply chains. Companies with experience in manufacturing or distributing pharmaceutical products, especially those who can comply with the specifics of NHS procurement, would be well-suited to compete. The unique nature of this tender—restricted by patent protections for the medication—might favour larger suppliers like Gilead Sciences Ltd., but could still allow niche players to differentiate their offerings in quality or service within the bidding landscape.

## Notice

Supply of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg tablets and Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 25mg tablets (Descovy(r)) to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg tablets and Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 25mg tablets (Descovy(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/006852-2022 |
| 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 | £2,788,288 |

## 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

- 14 Mar 2022 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006852-2022
- 7 Feb 2022 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003358-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681339
- 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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