---
title: "Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000505021"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000505021.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2017-08-01"
---

# Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000505021

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is conducting a procurement process for the supply of Amphotericin (Ambisome®) 50mg liposomal injections to NHS Scotland. This procurement falls under the goods category within the health industry and is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 31st July 2017. The method of procurement was limited, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition due to the lack of generic alternatives available in the market after the expiration of the patent. The procurement process covers all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in pharmaceuticals, particularly those involved in injectable medications or in the production of specialty health products. Companies capable of demonstrating expertise in the manufacturing process for liposomal injections will be particularly well-suited for competitive participation. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business’s portfolio within the healthcare sector, especially for those looking to expand their footprint in public health supplies.

## Notice

The supply of Amphotericin (Ambisome(r)) 50mg liposomal injections to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Amphotericin (Ambisome(r)) 50mg liposomal injections to NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on Ambisome(r) there is no generic competition in the market place due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291426 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 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) ("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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291426

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291426
  Amphotericin (Ambisome(r)) - The supply of Amphotericin (Ambisome(r)) 50mg liposomal injections to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000505021

## Provenance

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