---
title: "Supply of Descovy(r)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000567009"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000567009.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-02-05"
---

# Supply of Descovy(r)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000567009

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is located at Gyle Square, Edinburgh. The tender titled "Supply of Descovy®" relates to the provision of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg Tablets (Descovy®) for NHS Scotland. The procurement is classified within the health industry and was initiated via a limited method due to the protected patent for the specified medicine. The contract was awarded on 8 January 2019, with a total value of £2,555,515 over a period of thirty-six months. The delivery locations include various entities established under the National Health Services (Scotland) Act and Integrated Joint Boards. The procurement process has reached the Award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply sectors, particularly those that specialise in innovative drug delivery systems and patented medications. Companies equipped with the capabilities to supply high-quality medicine and meet stringent health regulations will be well-placed to compete for contracts under this framework agreement. Given the nature of the product, suppliers with experience in working with health authorities and a proven track record in delivering pharmaceuticals are particularly encouraged to explore participation in future tenders related to this procurement.

## Notice

The supply of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg Tablets (Descovy(r)) to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg Tablets (Descovy(r)) to NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework agreement is, 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=FEB344615 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,555,515 |

## 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 | GILEAD SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344615
- 10 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339722

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339722
  Supply of Descovy(r) - The supply of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg Tablets (Descovy(r)) to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344615
  Supply of Descovy(r) - The supply of Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir Alafenamide 10mg Tablets (Descovy(r)) to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000567009

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