---
title: "Apixaban (Eliquis(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000516365"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516365"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516365.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2017-12-22"
---

# Apixaban (Eliquis(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000516365

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which has awarded a contract for the supply of Apixaban (Eliquis®) in various presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland. This tender is part of a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior competition, due to the patent protection of the medicine for the duration of the agreement. The contract was signed on 28th November 2017 following an initiated tender process that culminated in the award notice dated 22nd December 2017, with deliveries designated for the entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, located in Edinburgh, UK.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies and suppliers specialising in health products to expand their business within the public health sector. Businesses with expertise in pharmaceuticals, particularly those dealing with patented medications, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. The framework agreement established allows for an initial duration of 24 months, with a potential extension, creating ongoing supply opportunities for businesses that can meet the NHS's compliance and rigorous supply standards.

## Notice

Supply of Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded a single-supplier framework agreement for the requirement.

### Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework agreement is, and will remain to be, protected by patent for the duration of the framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305225 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 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

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305225
- 24 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299133

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299133
  Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) - Supply of Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland,
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305225
  Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) - Supply of Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland,

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516365

## Provenance

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