---
title: "Golimumab (Simponi (r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561280"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561280.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2018-12-13"
---

# Golimumab (Simponi (r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561280

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland), concerns the supply of Golimumab (Simponi ®) in both 50mg and 100mg syringes and pens to NHS Scotland. The contract has been awarded as a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The delivery is targeted at all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The contract, signed on 19 November 2018, has a value of approximately £15,111,149 and is part of a framework agreement that has a total initial duration of 24 months, with an option to extend for another 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those specialising in biologic medicines, to engage with NHS Scotland. Smaller or large-scale suppliers with the capability to meet stringent healthcare needs and possess relevant patents may find it advantageous to participate in future tenders related to this high-demand medication. The procurement process's exclusive nature highlights the importance for businesses to strategise effectively for competition, ensuring they align their offerings with NHS requirements and standards.

## Notice

The supply of Golimumab (Simponi (r)) 50mg and 100mg syringes and pens to NHS Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of golimumab (Simponi (r)) 50mg and 100mg syringes and pens to NHS Scotland.

### 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=DEC339930 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 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 | £15,111,149 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MSD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339930
- 5 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336341

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336341
  Golimumab (Simponi (r)) - The supply of Golimumab (Simponi (r)) 50mg and 100mg syringes and pens to NHS Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339930
  Golimumab (Simponi (r)) - The supply of Golimumab (Simponi (r)) 50mg and 100mg syringes and pens to NHS Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561280

## Provenance

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