---
title: "Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000665585"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000665585.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-10-26"
---

# Amphotericin (Ambisome(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000665585

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## Summary

The Commonwealth Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is overseeing the procurement process for the supply of Amphotericin (Ambisome®) to NHS Scotland. This tender has reached the award stage, with the total contract value amounting to £6,427,024. The procurement method employed was a limited process, which meant there was no prior publication of a call for competition, as there are no competing products on the market due to manufacturing complexities. The contract, initially signed on 30th September 2021, serves all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, based in Edinburgh, UK, where the NSS is headquartered.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in pharmaceuticals and healthcare supplies. As the contract has been awarded to Gilead Sciences Ltd, businesses capable of providing such specialised products may consider future opportunities in similar tenders. Given the rigorous standards and limited competition in this sector, companies with established expertise in health-related products and strong manufacturing capabilities will be well-positioned to compete in upcoming procurement processes in Scotland.

## Notice

Supply of Amphotericin (AmBisome(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Framework Agreement as a Single Supplier Framework per line.

### Procurement Information

Although the patent has expired on Ambisome(r) there is no known generic competition in the UK 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=OCT431217 |
| 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 | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,427,024 |

## 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 | GILEAD SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431217
- 31 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425934

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425934
  Amphotericin (Ambisome(r)) - Supply of Amphotericin (Ambisome(r)) to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431217
  Amphotericin (Ambisome(r)) - Supply of Amphotericin (AmBisome(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Framework Agreement as a Single Supplier Framework per line.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000665585

## Provenance

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