---
title: "Apremilast (Otezla(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000478660"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000478660.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2017-01-23"
---

# Apremilast (Otezla(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000478660

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, has initiated a tender for the supply of Apremilast (Otezla®) tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. This procurement is categorised under the health industry and is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 23 January 2017. The procurement process employed is a limited method that allows for the award without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to specific regulatory provisions. Delivery locations include all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical suppliers specialising in health products, particularly those offering innovative medication. Businesses that manufacture or distribute healthcare goods, especially those with expertise in pharmaceuticals, would be well-suited to engage in this procurement. The framework agreement allows for a three-year initial contract duration with an option for a twelve-month extension, emphasising the potential for sustained business engagement within the NHS supply chain.

## Notice

Supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets (56 pack), Apremilast Titration Starter pack - 4x10mg tablets, 4x20mg tablets and 19x30mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets (56 pack), Apremilast Titration Starter pack - 4x10mg tablets, 4x20mg tablets and 19x30mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

This Framework Agreement is being awarded as per Regulation 33 (1) section (b) (iii) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. 'A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice in any of the following cases -- where the works supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons -- the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270628 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| Locality | LARKHALL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML9 2QX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Larkhall |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270628

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270628
  Apremilast (Otezla(r)) - Supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets (56 pack), Apremilast Titration Starter pack - 4x10mg tablets, 4x20mg tablets and 19x30mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478660

## Provenance

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