---
title: "Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000512061"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000512061.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2017-09-19"
---

# Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000512061

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Amphotericin (Ambisome®)", which involves the supply of 50mg liposomal injections to NHS Scotland. This procurement process is at the Award stage, having been signed on 25 August 2017. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication, as the manufacturer holds exclusive capabilities due to the technical complexities of producing this product. The procurement is classified under the Health industry category and applies to locations throughout Scotland, specifically entities established under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those capable of supplying specialized medical products. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing complex pharmaceuticals would be well-suited to engage in future contract opportunities within this domain, especially considering the limited competition currently present due to the unique manufacturing requirements associated with Amphotericin (Ambisome®).

## 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=SEP296084 |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 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

- 19 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296084

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296084
  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-r6ebe6-0000512061

## Provenance

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