---
title: "Apixaban (Eliquis(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635074"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635074"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000635074.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000635074.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2020-12-09"
---

# Apixaban (Eliquis(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635074

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) for the supply of Apixaban (Eliquis®) across NHS Scotland. This procurement falls under the health industry category and has been completed as of November 26, 2020. The procurement method used was limited, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the exclusive rights due to patent protections. The total contract value is £4,712,785, and the supplier awarded is Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals, located in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for pharmaceutical companies and suppliers with capabilities in health-related products. Organisations that can provide pharmaceutical goods within the regulatory framework of the NHS and adhere to stringent quality standards would be well-positioned to compete. The framework agreement structure also suggests potential for future work as it allows for the possibility of extensions, ensuring ongoing supply and partnership opportunities within the health sector.

## Notice

Supply of Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply of Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded a single supplier framework agreement for the requirement.

### Procurement Information

The medicine awarded to this framework 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=DEC401958 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,712,785 |

## 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 | BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401958
- 5 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399155

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399155
  Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) - Supply of Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401958
  Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) - Supply of Apixaban (Eliquis(r)) in a range of presentations to health boards across NHS Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635074
- https://scotcourts..gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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