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title: "NP48925c Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Ruconest)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794851"
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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: "2025-05-02"
---

# NP48925c Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Ruconest)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794851

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## Summary

The recent procurement process by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located at 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, involves the award of a contract for the supply of Ruconest, a branded medicine for hereditary angioedema. This contract is categorised under the health industry (CPV code 33600000) and is designated for all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, justified by the exclusivity of intellectual property rights, which meant the contract could only be awarded to a specific supplier without prior competition. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 4th April 2025 with a total value of £20,020. The related framework agreement spans a 24-month period with the possibility of a 24-month extension.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large-scale pharmaceutical businesses, particularly those specialising in niche, patented medicines. Businesses like the Pharming Group, the successful supplier in this instance, are able to leverage such exclusive contracts to enhance their reach within the public health sector. Such frameworks not only secure a stable revenue stream but also position the supplier as a key collaborator with NHS entities across Scotland. Tailored towards companies that can offer unique products under exclusive rights, this contract exemplifies a market for innovative solutions in healthcare, benefitting providers with advanced research and development capabilities.

## Notice

Supply of conestat alfa 2,100unit powder for solution for injection vials (Ruconest(r)) to NHS Scotland:

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of hereditary angioedema (HAE) branded medicines to NHS Scotland. The Framework Agreement has been awarded as a single supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

### Procurement Information

The medicines awarded to the Framework Agreement are protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in accordance with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529521 |
| 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 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,020 |

## 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 | PHARMING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529521
- 4 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527621

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527621
  NP48925c Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Ruconest) - Supply of conestat alfa 2,100unit powder for solution for injection vials (Ruconest(r)) to NHS Scotland:
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529521
  NP48925c Hereditary Angioedema Branded Medicines (Ruconest) - Supply of conestat alfa 2,100unit powder for solution for injection vials (Ruconest(r)) to NHS Scotland:

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794851

## Provenance

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