---
title: "Supply of VPRIV(r)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000588671"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000588671.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 VPRIV(r)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000588671

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## Summary

The tender for the supply of VPRIV® has been awarded by The Common Services Agency, more commonly recognised as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement process falls under the goods category and was initiated through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is currently valued at £100,000 and was signed on 24 June 2019. The procurement stage is complete, and the product involves the supply of Velaglucerase alpha for intravenous infusion specifically for NHS Scotland across various healthcare entities.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply, especially for large-scale operators with the capacity to produce specialised medical products. Companies with expertise in providing health-related goods, especially those focusing on patented products, are well-suited to compete. This procurement may lead to further collaborations with NHS and integration into their supply chains, enhancing business visibility and growth potential within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The supply of Velaglucerase alpha for intravenous infusion 400 units per vial to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Velaglucerase alpha for intravenous infusion 400 units per vial to NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on VPRIV(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=SEP365210 |
| 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 | £100,000 |

## 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 | SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS |

## 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=SEP365210
- 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=JUL360891

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360891
  Supply of VPRIV(r) - The supply of Velaglucerase alpha for intravenous infusion 400 units per vial to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365210
  Supply of VPRIV(r) - The supply of Velaglucerase alpha for intravenous infusion 400 units per vial to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000588671

## Provenance

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