---
title: "Supply of Myozyme(r)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000588665"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000588665.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-09-02"
---

# Supply of Myozyme(r)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000588665

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Supply of Myozyme®" is conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract, which falls under the health industry category, pertains to the supply of Alglucosidase Alfa 50mg Powder for Solution for Infusion to NHS Scotland. The procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the ongoing patent protection and lack of generic competition. The award for this contract was finalised on 7th August 2019, with a total contract value of £8,461,300 for a framework that can extend for up to 27 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the pharmaceutical sector capable of supplying complex medical products. Companies that specialise in the production of rare and specialised medicines, especially those with advanced manufacturing capabilities, will find this procurement process suitable for competition. The exclusivity of the contract, given its limited invitation and the technical challenges in replicating the product, allows well-equipped businesses to potentially capture substantial market share within the NHS. Furthermore, engagement with NHS Scotland can foster long-term partnerships and enhance credibility in the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

The supply of Alglucosidase Alfa 50mg Powder for Solution for Infusion to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Alglucosidase Alfa 50mg Powder for Solution for Infusion to NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on Myozyme(r) there is no generic competition in the market place due to the difficulties in replicating the manufacturing process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365209 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 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 | £8,461,300 |

## 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 | AVENTIS PHARMA LTD TRADING AS SANOFI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365209
- 17 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360904

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360904
  Supply of Myozyme(r) - The supply of Alglucosidase Alfa 50mg Powder for Solution for Infusion to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365209
  Supply of Myozyme(r) - The supply of Alglucosidase Alfa 50mg Powder for Solution for Infusion to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000588665

## Provenance

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