NP39724 Generic and Biosimilar Cancer Medicines

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2025 at 09:17

Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has issued a tender for the supply of Generic and Biosimilar Cancer Medicines, under the framework agreement NP39724. This contract focuses on pharmaceutical products, primarily involving the supply of various cancer treatment medicines. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the framework will span a 24-month duration with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. Key lots included are Oxaliplatin Vial Solution, Paclitaxel Concentrate For Intravenous Infusion, Topotecan Capsules, and Bendamustine Powder For Solution For Infusion, among others, with the procurement stage currently active. The tender submission deadline is 02 September 2024, with potential contracts starting from April 2025 for some lots.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialised in pharmaceutical products, particularly those with capabilities in producing generic and biosimilar cancer medicines. Businesses well-suited to compete would include those with robust logistics frameworks, the ability to comply with the MHRA best practices, and experience in delivering high-quality medications. Participation in this framework could enhance business visibility, foster long-term relationships with NHS Scotland, and contribute positively to community benefits. Suppliers are encouraged to engage with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway to fulfil mandatory community benefit requirements as part of the framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP39724 Generic and Biosimilar Cancer Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of Generic and Biosimilar Cancer Medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Oxaliplatin Vial Solution

Supply of Oxaliplatin Vial Solution to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Paclitaxel Concentrate For Intravenous Infusion

Supply of Paclitaxel Concentrate For Intravenous Infusion to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Topotecan Capsules

Supply of Topotecan Capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Octreotide Powder And Solvent For Suspension For Injection Vials (unbundled - without homecare)

Supply of Octreotide Powder And Solvent For Suspension For Injection Vials (unbundled - without homecare) to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants]. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Bendamustine Powder For Solution For Infusion

Supply of Bendamustine Powder For Solution For Infusion to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Capecitabine Tablets

Supply of Capecitabine Tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Carboplatin Injections

Supply of Carboplatin Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework . Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Cisplatin Injections

Supply of Cisplatin Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Cyclophosphamide Injection, Powder For Reconstitution

Supply of Cyclophosphamide Injection, Powder For Reconstitution to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Cytarabine Injections

Supply of Cytarabine Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Dacarbazine Injections

Supply of Dacarbazine Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Disodium Folinate Injections

Supply of Disodium Folinate Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Docetaxel Concentrate For Solution For Infusion

Supply of Docetaxel Concentrate For Solution For Infusion to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Doxorubicin Solution For Injection Vials

Supply of Doxorubicin Solution For Injection Vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Fluorouracil 25MG/ML Injections

Supply of Fluorouracil Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Fluorouracil 50MG/ML Injections

Supply of Fluorouracil 50MG/ML Injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Gemcitabine 38MG/ML Concentrate For Solution For Infusion Vials

Supply of Gemcitabine 38MG/ML Concentrate For Solution For Infusion Vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Gemcitabine 100MG/ML Concentrate For Solution For Infusion Vials

Supply of Gemcitabine 100MG/ML Concentrate For Solution For Infusion Vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Gemcitabine Powder For Solution For Infusion Vials

Supply of Gemcitabine Powder For Solution For Infusion Vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Idarubicin Hydrochloride Injection Powder For Reconstitution

Supply of Idarubicin Hydrochloride Injection Powder For Reconstitution to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Ifosfamide Injection Powder For Reconstitution

Supply of Ifosfamide Injection Powder For Reconstitution to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injections

Supply of Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Lanreotide Injection Prefilled Syringes (unbundled - without homecare)

Supply of Lanreotide Injection Prefilled Syringes (unbundled - without homecare). The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Lanreotide Injection Prefilled Syringes (bundled - with homecare)

Supply of Lanreotide Injection Prefilled Syringes (bundled - with homecare) to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Methotrexate Without Preservatives Injections

Supply of Methotrexate Without Preservatives Injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Methotrexate Oral Solution

Supply of Methotrexate Oral Solution to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Range of Generic Cancer Medicines (single supplier)

Supply of Range of Generic Cancer Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Idarubicin Hydrochloride Solution For Infusion Vials

Supply of Idarubicin Hydrochloride Solution For Infusion Vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Range Generic & Biosimilar Cancer Medicines (unranked)

Supply of Range of Generic & Biosimilar Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of six (6) suppliers. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Dasatinib Tablets

Supply of Dasatinib Tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Etoposide Injections

Supply of Etoposide Injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Octreotide Powder And Solvent For Suspension For Injection Vials (bundled - with homecare)

Supply of Octreotide Powder And Solvent For Suspension For Injection Vials (bundled - with homecare) to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Pemetrexed (25Mg/Ml) Solution For Infusion Vials

Supply of Pemetrexed (25Mg/Ml) Solution For Infusion Vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Pemetrexed Powder For Solution For Infusion Vials

Supply of Pemetrexed Powder For Solution For Infusion Vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Filgrastim Pre-Filled Syringes

Supply of Filgrastim Pre-Filled Syringes to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Octreotide Injections

Supply of Octreotide Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Topotecan Concentrate For Solution For Infusion

Supply of Topotecan Concentrate For Solution For Infusion to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Aprepitant Capsules

Supply of Aprepitant Capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Vinorelbine Injections

Supply of Vinorelbine Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Vincristine Without Preservatives Injection

Supply of Vincristine Without Preservatives Injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Temozolomide Capsules

Supply of Temozolomide Capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Paclitaxel Albumin Vials

Supply of Paclitaxel Albumin Vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-two (22) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Bosutinib Tablets

Supply of Bosutinib tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-two (22) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04870b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007352-2025
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
£57,386,767 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£57,393,099 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,396,962 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 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
36
Supplier Names

Accord-UK Ltd

Aspen Pharmacare UK Limited

Aspire Pharma Ltd

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

CST Pharma Ltd

Celix Pharma Ltd.

Celltrion Healthcare United Kingdom Limited

Chugai Pharma UK Ltd

Cipla EU Ltd

Day Lewis Medical Ltd

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd

Esteve Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Flexipharm Austrading Limited

Fresenius Kabi Limited

Fresenius Kabi Ltd

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Ipsen Ltd

MSN Labs

Martindale Pharma

Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited

Morningside Pharmaceuticals Limited

Neon Healthcare

Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd.

Pfizer Ltd

Ranbaxy UK Ltd

Roche Products Ltd

Rosemont Pharmaceuticals

STADA UK - Thornton & Ross

Sandoz

Seacross Pharmaceuticals

Selective Supplies Ltd

Teva UK Ltd

Tillomed Laboratories ltd

Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd

Zentiva UK

medac Pharma LLP

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