--- title: "Velaglucerase alfa (VPRIV(r))" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000486440" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000486440" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000486440.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000486440.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")" published: "2017-04-20" --- # Velaglucerase alfa (VPRIV(r)) Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000486440 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000486440) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000486440.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns a contract awarded by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, for the supply of Velaglucerase alfa (VPRIV®) for intravenous infusion. This procurement falls under the health industry category, primarily targeting Health Boards across Scotland. The contract was signed on 28 March 2017, and the total duration of the Framework Agreement is initially set for seventeen months, with an option to extend for an additional twelve months. The procurement method employed was a limited award without prior publication, adhering to specific regulations under The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies and suppliers of specialised medical products, particularly those capable of providing exclusivity for Velaglucerase alpha. Businesses already engaged in the production or distribution of healthcare-related goods, especially those with experience in working with public sector health organisations, would be well-positioned to participate in this contracted framework. Additionally, entities that can ensure compliance with NHS standards and procurement regulations will benefit from this opportunity, given the focus on supplying critical healthcare resources to NHS Scotland. ## Notice Supply of Velaglucerase alpha (VPRIV(r)) for intravenous infusion 400 units per vial to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The supply of Velaglucerase alpha (VPRIV(r)) for intravenous infusion 400 units per vial to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. ### Procurement Information Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed below: - The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive Explanation: 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=APR280597 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 20 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280597 - 9 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276474 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276474 Velaglucerase alfa (VPRIV(r)) - Supply of Velaglucerase alpha (VPRIV(r)) for intravenous infusion 400 units per vial to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280597 Velaglucerase alfa (VPRIV(r)) - Supply of Velaglucerase alpha (VPRIV(r)) for intravenous infusion 400 units per vial to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000486440 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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