---
title: "Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587033"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587033"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587033.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587033.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-09-17"
---

# Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587033

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which conducted a tender for the supply of Ranibizumab (Lucentis®) Pre Filled Syringes & Vials. The procurement was executed through a limited method without prior publication, indicating that the supplier was uniquely qualified for this tender due to patent protections. The contract, valued at approximately £28.26 million, was signed on 26th August 2019, and pertains to the healthcare industry in Scotland, specifically delivering to various NHS entities established under Scottish law.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and medical supply sectors, particularly those that specialise in patented medications and can meet the specific requirements laid out by NHS Scotland. Suppliers offering innovative healthcare products and those capable of efficient delivery to healthcare facilities in Scotland would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, thereby contributing to the growth of their businesses through engagement with a key public sector purchaser.

## Notice

The supply of Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r)) Pre Filled Syringes & Vials to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r)) Pre Filled Syringes & Vials 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=SEP366527 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 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 | £28,258,891 |

## 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 | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366527
- 7 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362733

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362733
  Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r)) - The supply of Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r)) Pre Filled Syringes & Vials to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366527
  Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r)) - The supply of Ranibizumab (Lucentis(r)) Pre Filled Syringes & Vials to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587033

## Provenance

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