---
title: "NP93923a Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000728340"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-05-24"
---

# NP93923a Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000728340

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence®) in secondary and homecare settings. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The total contract value is £1,025,000, signed on 5th April 2023, with the buying organisation located in Edinburgh, UK. This opportunity falls under the 'Health' industry category and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the pharmaceutical or health-related sectors, to engage in supplying Dimethyl Fumarate to NHS Scotland. The contract, awarded to Almirall Ltd, involves delivering specific tablets to healthcare entities in Scotland. Interested businesses should note the protected nature of the medicine due to patent rights throughout the Framework Agreement duration. The award signifies a significant contract value and offers potential for long-term partnerships in the healthcare procurement sector.

## Notice

Supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Framework Agreement as a Single Supplier Framework per line in secondary and homecare settings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this framework is to supply Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r)) in secondary and homecare settings. The tender covers: Dimethyl Fumarate 30mg Gastro-resistant Tablets, 42pk, Dimethyl Fumarate 120mg Gastro-resistant Tablets, 90pk & Dimethyl Fumarate 120mg Gastro-resistant Tablets, 180pk.

### 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=MAY479244 |
| 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 | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,025,000 |

## 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 | ALMIRALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479244
- 5 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475582

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475582
  NP93923a Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r)) - The framework agreement is awarded for the supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r)) to NHS Scotland in secondary and homecare settings.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479244
  NP93923a Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r)) - Supply of Dimethyl Fumarate (Skilarence(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Framework Agreement as a Single Supplier Framework per line in secondary and homecare settings.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728340
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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