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Award

03 Sep 2021 at 09:05

Tender

20 May 2021 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, is conducting a tender process for "Psychiatry Generic Medicines" as part of an open procurement method. This framework agreement spans the supply of various psychiatric medications divided into seven distinct categories, each referred to as a "Lot". The submission deadline is set for 21st June 2021, with awards anticipated shortly thereafter. The total contract value is approximately £14,920,581 and addresses health boards across NHS Scotland, ensuring effective procurement across the healthcare sector.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those specialising in generic medicines. Companies capable of supplying prescribed psychiatric medications, compliance with UK Marketing Authorisation, and certifications such as ISO 9001 would be well-positioned to compete. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers per lot, thereby increasing the chances for participation of both large manufacturers and niche suppliers in the pharmaceutical space.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Psychiatry Generic Medicines

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Psychiatry Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into seven (7) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

Lot Information

Carbamazepine tablets, suppositories, modified release tablets and liquid

Supply of Carbamazepine tablets, suppositories, modified release tablets and liquid to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to three (3) suppliers.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for further periods up to a total period of twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice to expire no later than the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Lamotrigine tablets and dispersible tablets

Supply of Lamotrigine tablets and dispersible tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to five (5) suppliers.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for further periods up to a total period of twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice to expire no later than the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Sodium Valproate tablets, modified release tablets, capsules and granules, injection, solution, liquid and syrup

Supply of Sodium Valproate tablets, modified release tablets, capsules and granules, injection, solution, liquid and syrup to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to five (5) suppliers.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for further periods up to a total period of twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice to expire no later than the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone film coated tablets

Supply of Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone film coated tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to two (2) suppliers.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for further periods up to a total period of twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice to expire no later than the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, tablets and ampoules

Supply of Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, tablets and ampoules to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to three (3) suppliers.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for further periods up to a total period of twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice to expire no later than the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Midazolam Oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes

Supply of Midazolam Oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has not awarded any products within this Lot.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for further periods up to a total period of twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice to expire no later than the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

All other Psychiatry Generic Medicines

Supply of All other Psychiatry Generic Medicines to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line within this lot to a single supplier.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for further periods up to a total period of twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice to expire no later than the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b2fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021821-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,920,581 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,920,581 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,717,513 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
34
Supplier Names

Accord-UK Ltd

Aspire Pharma Ltd

Aventis Pharma Ltd Trading As Sanofi

CST Pharma Ltd

Colonis Pharma Ltd

Consilient Health Ltd

DRUGSRUS LTD

Desitin Pharma Ltd

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd

Focus Pharmaceuticals Ltd

GlaxoSmithKline

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Intrapharm Laboratories Ltd

Janssen-Cilag Ltd

Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Martindale Pharma

Medreich PLC

Mercury Pharma Group

Morningside Pharmaceuticals Limited

Mylan

Panpharma UK Ltd

Pfizer Ltd

Reig Jofre UK Ltd

Roche Products Ltd

Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Sandoz Ltd

Selective Supplies Ltd

Syri Limited T/A Thame Laboratories

Teva UK Limited

Thornton & Ross Ltd

Upjohn UK Limited

Wockhardt UK Limited

Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd

hameln pharma ltd

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