ACQUISITION OF MEDICINE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PHARMACOLOGICAL LIST FOR THE JUNIN ASSISTANCE NETWORK - NIVOLUMAD 10MG/ML

This tender concerns the direct procurement of a specific medication, Nivolumab 10mg/ml, which is not currently listed in the standard pharmacological formulary. The contracting entity is the Seguro Social de Salud (EsSalud), the social health insurance agency of Peru. The procurement is intended for the Junin Assistance Network, a regional healthcare division within EsSalud. The tender is classified under the process code DIRECTA-PROC-4-2023-/ESSALUD-RASJUN-1 and is being conducted through a direct contracting method. This implies that EsSalud has identified a specific supplier or situation that warrants bypassing the standard competitive bidding process, likely due to the specialized nature of the drug or an urgent need. The medication, Nivolumab, is a type of immunotherapy used in the treatment of various cancers, including melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, and renal cell carcinoma. Its inclusion in the formulary is typically a rigorous process, and its absence suggests it may be a newer therapy or one with specific indications not yet broadly adopted. The procurement aims to ensure that patients within the Junin Assistance Network have access to this potentially life-saving treatment, even though it falls outside the usual drug procurement channels. The location specified for the contracting entity is Lima, although the service delivery is for the Junin region.

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services, information and communication technology and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Pharmaceuticals, Health Financing, Network Infrastructure and Insurance. Located in Peru, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of PEN 277,475.

Published through Peru SEACE, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the health and medical services sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.