---
title: "Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000516373"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516373"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516373.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"
---

# Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000516373

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for the supply of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto®) across health boards in NHS Scotland. This tender is in the award stage following the completion of a limited procurement method, which involved awarding the contract without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 28 November 2017, and it is part of a framework agreement covering an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. The delivery locations are to various entities established under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies specialising in patented medications, particularly those with the capability to supply Rivaroxaban in various presentations. Businesses that can navigate the regulatory landscape in healthcare and have the necessary licensing should consider competing for this contract. The limited procurement method suggests that expertise in the specific product is highly valued, making this an attractive prospect for manufacturers and suppliers with relevant experience in the health sector.

## Notice

Supply of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(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=DEC305227 |
| 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=DEC305227
- 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=OCT299135

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299135
  Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(r)) - Supply of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland,
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305227
  Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(r)) - Supply of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto(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-r6ebe6-0000516373

## Provenance

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