---
title: "Hepatitis C Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000574398"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-06-04"
---

# Hepatitis C Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000574398

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a public procurement process titled "Hepatitis C Medicines" aimed at supplying medicines for the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland. This procurement is classified under the health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is an open tender procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 15th April 2019, with an estimated total value of £45,000,000. This project encompasses multiple lots, with specific pricing models requested for each lot: Treatment Cost per Medicine and Treatment Spend Cap.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those capable of supplying medicines under the outlined pricing models. Companies with a large-scale operation, particularly those that hold relevant UK Marketing Authorisations or equivalent certifications (such as ISO 9001), would be well-suited to participate. With the capacity to provide both branded and generic medicines, businesses partnering as either single or multi-supplier framework participants could successfully align with NHS Scotland's procurement objectives.

## Notice

This procurement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland. Pricing was requested under two (2) pricing models as outlined below: Lot 1 - Treatment Cost per Medicine Lot 2 - Treatment Spend Cap

### Lot Information

Treatment Spend Cap

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of branded medicines under a capped spend model used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHSScotland.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Treatment Cost per Medicine

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHSScotland.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356232 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,583,333 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; GILEAD SCIENCES; MSD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356232
- 13 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348518

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348518
  Hepatitis C Medicines - This procurement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland. Pricing will be requested under two (2) pricing models as outlined below: Lot 1 - Treatment Cost per Medicine Lot 2 - Treatment Spend Cap
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356232
  Hepatitis C Medicines - This procurement is for the supply of medicines used in the treatment of Hepatitis C to NHS Scotland. Pricing was requested under two (2) pricing models as outlined below: Lot 1 - Treatment Cost per Medicine Lot 2 - Treatment Spend Cap

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000574398
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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