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NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Aug 2025 at 08:53

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Tender

23 Apr 2025 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), seeks the supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines, classified under the pharmaceutical products category (CPV: 33600000), to various entities under the NHS Scotland. This open procurement process will establish a framework agreement with a potential for a twelve-month extension after the initial thirty-six month period. The procurement involves multiple lots, including specific drugs such as carbamazepine and lamotrigine, and is set to cover the region of Scotland (UKM) according to the NHS Scotland framework. The tender process, active as of 23rd April 2025, includes a tender submission deadline of 23rd May 2025 with the period for its commencement on that same date, ensuring it follows an open procedure with an electronic submission method for transparency and efficiency.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large pharmaceutical suppliers, particularly those equipped with the necessary certifications like UK Marketing Authorisation and ISO 9001, to compete in Scotland's public sector. With a focus on price and logistics, firms that can leverage their logistical capabilities while maintaining competitive pricing would find this contract appealing. The opportunity further extends to fostering business growth through the development of community benefits within the local region, aligning with the NHS Scotland Community Benefits Gateway. This scheme not only supports local organisations but also enhances a supplier’s corporate responsibility profile, indicating that firms with a strong interest in community engagement will have a favourable consideration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone, methylphenidate, phenytoin sodium, sodium valproate, and valproic acid

Supply of carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone, methylphenidate, phenytoin sodium, sodium valproate, and valproic acid to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi supplier framework agreement per product line to seventeen (17) Framework Participants.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twelve (12) 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.

All other psychiatry and neurology medicines

Supply of other psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award the Framework Agreement as a single supplier framework agreement per line to thirty-three (33). Framework Participants.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twelve (12) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049343-2025
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
£41,686,538 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£41,686,540 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,031,939 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Alturix Ltd

Amarox Limited

Aventis Pharma Ltd Trading As Sanofi

CST Pharma Ltd

Consilient Health Ltd

Crescent Pharma Limited

Flynn Pharma Ltd

Focus Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Galvany Pharma

GlaxoSmithKline

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Janssen Cilag Ltd

Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Lundbeck Limited

Lupin (Europe) Limited

MSN Labs

Macure Pharma Aps

Martindale Pharma

Medical Valley

Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited

Necessity Supplies Ltd

Neuraxpharm UK Ltd

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd

Novumgen Limited

Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (UK) Ltd

Pfizer Ltd

ROVI Biotech Limited

Ranbaxy (UK) Ltd

Roche Products Ltd

SERB SA

STADA UK - Thornton & Ross

Sandoz

Teva UK Ltd

Wockhardt UK Limited

Zentiva

Further Information

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