---
title: "Bosentan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000495722"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000495722.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2017-08-18"
---

# Bosentan

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000495722

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, has issued a tender for the supply of Bosentan tablets (62.5mg and 125mg) intended for Health Boards across Scotland. This procurement falls under the goods category within the health industry, and the procurement process is at the award stage. The contract was signed on 28 July 2017 and involves a framework agreement requiring delivery to entities governed by the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978. The tender was initiated on 18 May 2017, with a submission deadline set for 21 June 2017, at which time bids were opened. The total estimated value for this contract is £4,818,818, covering a duration of 23 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for pharmaceutical companies and suppliers of medical goods, particularly those specializing in medicinal products. Businesses that possess a valid UK or EMA Marketing Authorisation for the tendered medicines, along with compliance in quality management systems recognised by ISO standards, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the requirement for reliable supply chains and direct delivery capabilities to NHS facilities, companies experienced in pharmaceutical supply and distribution will have the competitive edge to meet the demands of this contract.

## Notice

Supply of Bosentan 62.5mg and 125mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The goods were grouped together in to 1 Lot. Full details are contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework agreement is for the supply of Bosentan 62.5mg and 125mg tablets to NHS Scotland. Product lines included were grouped together into one lot as the requirement. Supply of the medicine is required direct to hospitals and nominated home delivery supplier(s) as directed by the Authority. The Authority has awarded a single-supplier framework agreement for the requirement.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292956 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,818,818 |
| Lots value | £4,818,818 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292956
- 18 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283647

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283647
  Bosentan - Supply of Bosentan 62.5mg and 125mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The goods have been grouped together into 1 Lot, Full details are contained in section II.2 of this notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292956
  Bosentan - Supply of Bosentan 62.5mg and 125mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland. The goods were grouped together in to 1 Lot. Full details are contained in section II.2 of this notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495722
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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