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NP43325a Raltegravir

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 14:29

Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by NHS National Services Scotland, operating under The Common Services Agency, pertains to the supply of Raltegravir 600mg tablets. This falls under the pharmaceutical products category, with the framework supplying goods specifically to NHS Scotland. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, has been completed. The contract, with a value of £1,037,000, was awarded on 9th July 2025, covering a nine-month duration and a thirty-six-month extension. It involved multi-supplier collaboration, including four Framework Participants, and was part of a ranked multi-supplier framework. The central location for delivery is governed by the entities of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and related bodies in Scotland.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in pharmaceutical distribution, particularly those equipped to supply high-quality medicinal products like Raltegravir. Companies such as those with logistics capabilities and competitive pricing strategies could leverage this framework to grow their business within the UK's healthcare sector. The requirement for a UK Marketing Authorisation and compliance with technical standards such as BS EN ISO 9001 highlights the importance for suppliers with strong regulatory and technical compliance backgrounds. Large-scale suppliers like Lupin Healthcare UK Ltd, Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd, Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd, and Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Ltd are already involved, indicating the framework's scale and demand for significant capacity and quality assurance.

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Notice Title

NP43325a Raltegravir

Notice Description

Supply of Raltegravir 600mg tablets to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of raltegravir 600mg tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority awards this framework as a ranked multi-supplier framework to 4 Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty six (36) 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-04e92b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044844-2025
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
£2,030,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,030,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,037,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.ferguson7@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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
4
Supplier Names

DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK

LUPIN HEALTHCARE

MERCK SHARP & DOHME

VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE

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