---
title: "Supply of Descovy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519787"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519787.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2018-02-08"
---

# Supply of Descovy

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519787

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Descovy" tablets, an essential procurement in the health sector. This tender is currently at the Award stage and was signed on 28 November 2017. The delivery is intended for all entities governed under the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978, within the Edinburgh region (EH12 9EB). NSS is employing a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the patent protection of the medicines involved.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for pharmaceutical companies, especially those specialising in innovative treatments or generic medications that might fit the specifications of the Descovy tablets. Businesses capable of meeting stringent health regulatory requirements and possessing the necessary infrastructure for supply within Scotland would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a framework agreement in place allowing for extensions, there is potential for sustained business development with NSS, fostering long-term partnerships in the health industry.

## Notice

The supply of Descovy tablets to NHSScotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of Descovy tablets to NHSScotland.

### Procurement Information

The medicines awarded to this framework agreement are, and will continue 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=FEB309567 |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| 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

- 8 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309567
- 28 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302591

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302591
  Supply of Descovy - The supply of Descovy tablets to NHSScotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309567
  Supply of Descovy - The supply of Descovy tablets to NHSScotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519787

## Provenance

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