---
title: "Supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000578507"
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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: "2019-08-09"
---

# Supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000578507

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence®) has been completed by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This procurement, classified under the health industry, was conducted in Edinburgh, UK, with a total contract value of £1,106,289. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, which was necessary due to the intellectual property protections on the medicines involved. The contract was awarded on 27th March 2019, and it pertains to the provision of dimethyl fumarate for entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in innovative medicines or related health products. Companies capable of meeting the specific requirements for supplying patented medicines would be well-positioned to engage with NHS Scotland. Other suppliers involved in the procurement process may seek to collaborate or expand their offerings in similar health-related contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence and driving business growth in the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

The supply of dimethyl fumarate (Skilarence(r)) to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of dimethyl fumarate (Skilarence(r)) to NHS Scotland.

### 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=AUG362819 |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 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 | £1,106,289 |

## 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 | ALMIRALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362819
- 27 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349885

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349885
  Supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r)) - The supply of dimethyl fumarate (Skilarence(r)) to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362819
  Supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r)) - The supply of dimethyl fumarate (Skilarence(r)) to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578507

## Provenance

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