nupco participated in the Public Investment Fund Private Sector Forum, which was held under the auspices of His Excellency Governor Yasser Al-Rumayyan in the Four Seasons, on March 14-15, 2023. The exhibition aims to support national development and achieve the goals of Vision 2030, for the private sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product and building long-term partnerships with The private sector and unleashing opportunities in the Kingdom, where the exhibition witnessed a number of visits by private sector suppliers and those interested in the health sector, and introduced them to the most important nupco offers towards raising the level of health care in the Kingdom

nupco also signed a number of agreements during the forum with several companies serving the health sector (Johnson & Johnson, Damad, MediServ) as suppliers through nupco’s Marketplace, to participate in Marketplace service provided by NUPCO for private sector health entities. with the aim of raising the efficiency of the health sector and covering the needs of health authorities in the Kingdom. An agreement was also signed with Air Conditioners Company. Al-Zamil as a supplier to equip warehouses and trucks for transporting medicines with integrated air conditioning and refrigeration systems according to the highest approved quality standards.

With the aim of establishing new partnerships and strengthening relationships with global suppliers; nupco participated in the MEDLAB Middle East 2023 exhibition, which was hosted by the Dubai World Trade Center from 6-9 February. More than 500 exhibitors from more than 40 participating countries, with the aim of showcasing the latest medical products and solutions in the world.

nupco participated in the Arab Health Exhibition, which was located in the Dubai World Trade Center from January 30 to February 2, 2023, as the exhibition is one of the largest exhibitions in the field of health care in the Middle East and North Africa. Nupco also reviewed its rich experience in supply chains and equipping medical warehouses and management and raising the efficiency and quality of health care in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the exhibition allows international manufacturers and distributors to display their innovative products in various categories.

nupco participated in the SIPHA exhibition located in Dhahran Expo from January 3-5, 2023 as an official sponsor with a pavilion in the exhibition accompanying the conference, which is the annual meeting of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Association, where the conference aims to create a space for experts and those interested in the field of pharmacy to improve and exchange pharmaceutical and health practices, and provides An opportunity to establish new partnerships with suppliers, and this participation comes as a continuation of nupco’s efforts to raise the quality of services provided in the health field.

NUPCO partners with Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University to provide integrated medical services to King Fahd University Hospital

Dammam, August 2021: NUPCO, the leading provider of healthcare products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University. According to the agreement, the company will provide healthcare products and logistics support services, including medicines and medical needs, to the patients of the King Fahd University Hospital affiliated with the university.
NUPCO said that the agreement comes within its partnerships with the government health sector in line with the efforts of the Kingdom’s healthcare system to provide the best products and services to patients, citizens, and residents.

Under the agreement, NUPCO will provide King Fahd University Hospital in Dammam with pickup services from suppliers, storage in the company’s warehouses, transportation and distribution of medicines, devices, and medical supplies, medical inventory management, medical warehouse management, electronic logistics support systems, and connectivity systems. The company will employ state-of-the-art technologies and follow the highest approved quality specifications in providing these services, ensuring speedy and safe supply in addition to delivering advanced healthcare services that keep pace with the Kingdome’s aspirations to achieve community safety and improve the quality of life.

Welcoming the partnership, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Rubaish, President of Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, said that the agreement serves a wide spectrum of the society, adding that it is consistent with the Kingdome’s efforts, may Allah protect it, to enhance the health security and the safety of the citizens and residents. “King Fahd University Hospital looks forward to making full use of the distinguished services provided by NUPCO as a national company that provides healthcare products conforming with the latest technologies and international standards,” he said.

NUPCO operates according to an integrated and harmonious health system that aims to develop the healthcare sector and provide optimal services. It collaborates with the relevant authorities to unify drug procurement channels and explore opportunities to help organize the pharmaceutical procurement sector and use modern technologies that increase quality, enhance transparency, support availability, reduce waste, and contribute to raising the efficiency of public spending as well as the level of implementation of logistics work.
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NUPCO, the leading provider of healthcare products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed cooperation framework agreements with 12 supplier partners to provide diagnostic imaging devices to hospitals and government health centers. The agreements are part of the company’s efforts to provide the government health sectors with drugs, devices, medical supplies, and high-quality medical services according to the highest global standards.
The suppliers who signed the framework agreement include Ascend Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Siemens Healthcare, Philips Saudi Arabia Healthcare, Farouk, Maamoun Tamer & Company, Medical Supplies & Services Company, Attia Medical Equipment Company, Samir Trading & Marketing, Al-Khaleej Medical Company, Ebrahim Mohammed Al-Mana & Brothers Company, National Equipment & Services Company, Saudi Health Services Company, and Madarat Technology Company.

These contracts are part of the joint efforts of NUPCO, the Expenditure Efficiency and Projects Authority (EXPRO), and the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA), aimed at developing framework agreements for unified government procurement and applying global best practices in terms of facilitating and accelerating procurement procedures, standardizing specifications, and mitigating risks through forward planning and standardization of demand mechanisms. Through these, they aim to ensure price protection for similar items, thereby maximizing the benefits in terms of price competitiveness, quality assurance, speed of supply, and covering the needs of the Kingdom’s government health sector during normal times and times of crisis. The agreements significantly enhance NUPCO’s role in facilitating the efficiency of government expenditure through unified procurement and is in line with the company’s efforts to support the Kingdome’s endeavors to provide the best healthcare services for citizens and residents.

NUPCO’s strategic partnerships with EXPRO, LCGPA, and the public and private sectors are expected to enhance medical services in the government health sector by providing state-of-the-art medical products, thereby achieving sustainable health for the community. The agreements are a step in the right direction to achieve sustainable savings on medical devices through efficient logistics services and transportation as well as improved storage and response times. They will also support the national economy and add to the local content by fulfilling the demand for medical products in the local market and driving further investments in the Saudi healthcare sector.

It is noteworthy that NUPCO cooperates with its partners, including the Ministry of Finance, EXPRO, and LCGPA, to provide technical expertise and enable alignment with the beneficiary government agencies and suppliers. It also has well-established partnerships with government health agencies that benefit the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of National Guard, and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center.

NUPCO Showcases Achievements, Unveils Integrated Logistics Solutions at Arab Health 2021
The company aims to build partnerships and identify products and solutions capable of contributing to the development of the Saudi healthcare sector
Dubai, 21 June 2021: NUPCO, the leading provider of healthcare products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is participating in the Arab Health 2021 exhibition which started today at the Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE. The four-day event which will conclude on 24 June is attended by prominent healthcare experts and specialists from the region and beyond. Through its participation in Arab Health, NUPCO looks forward to creating new partnerships and agreements with producers and providers of medical equipment, medical supplies, and healthcare services, in addition to identifying the latest medical products and solutions that have the potential to transform the healthcare industry in the Kingdom and the region.
By participating in the exhibition, NUPCO, which is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund, aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a country that works in full harmony with the global health systems to change lifestyles for the better. The company’s exhibition stand witnessed a large turnout of visitors on the opening day, who were keen to learn about NUPCO’s experience in providing solutions for supply chains and logistics services, its strategic role in developing the Saudi healthcare sector, and its efforts to provide the best healthcare products based on its strong relations with suppliers and manufacturers of drugs and medical equipment and supplies from around the world. This comes in line with the Kingdom’s aspirations to play a leading role globally, in terms of delivering excellence in healthcare and promoting community wellbeing.

NUPCO’s participation also confirms the Kingdom’s interest in developing the healthcare sector and its keenness to keep pace with the latest developments in the world, in the field of supply chains, logistics services, storage operations, and transportation of medical products promptly and with high quality in normal times as well as in times of crisis. Furthermore, NUPCO plays a vital role in developing the healthcare services in the Kingdom besides launching initiatives and services that have contributed to achieving drug savings and meeting the needs of patients and beneficiaries in record times.

NUPCO’s exhibition stands at Arab Health 2021 showcased its past achievements accomplished with the kingdom’s generous support, in addition to the company’s innovative business solutions as well as the state-of-the-art technologies and modern infrastructure which enables it to manage competitions worth more than SAR 77 billion.

It is noteworthy that since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia has remained on the list of the best countries in handling the pandemic, thanks to the efforts of its healthcare system that works in perfect harmony and provides all medical needs and vaccines in accordance with the standards of the World Health Organization.

NUPCO successfully met the needs of the government medical agencies during the pandemic, in collaboration with its logistics support providers and supplier partners in more than 40 countries around the world. The company continues to work at its full operational capacity to cater to the needs created by the pandemic, supported by a network of medical warehouses equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and equipment, including the Western Region Warehouse in King Abdullah Economic City, which is the largest fully automated warehouse in the Middle East. The company is moving at an accelerated pace to implement digitization and provide effective technical solutions that comply with the aspirations of its partners and meet the global standards of sustainable supply chain systems.