---
title: "NP48925c Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Ruconest)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd8d"
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published: "2025-05-02"
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# NP48925c Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Ruconest)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd8d

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, has concluded a completed procurement process under the framework agreement NP48925c for the supply of hereditary angioedema branded medicines, Ruconest, to NHS Scotland. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category, with a focus on goods. The contracting authority is based in Edinburgh, UKM, with operations extending to entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The process was conducted through a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a call for competition due to the protection of exclusive rights, and reached the award stage on 2 May 2025. Legal measures comply with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large pharmaceutical companies, particularly those holding exclusive rights to patented medicines. By securing the framework agreement, the awarded supplier, Pharming Group, based in Leiden, Netherlands, can solidify its position within the UK pharmaceutical market. The exclusive nature of the contract, along with its focus on essential healthcare supplies, positions the winning bidder to leverage the framework for expanding its footprint in public sector healthcare procurement. This contract exemplifies opportunities for businesses that can navigate regulatory frameworks associated with intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical sector.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018769-2025 |
| 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 | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,020 |

## 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 | PHARMING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018769-2025
- 4 Apr 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013176-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794851
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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