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NP40725 Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 14:34

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 14:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents to NHS Scotland was initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The industry category involved is pharmaceutical products, and the procurement is classified under goods with a coverage area in the UK, especially within Scotland. The tender was conducted as an open procedure under legal framework 32014L0024, with specific attention to a framework agreement model. The procurement process moved through the active tender stage concluding on the 1st of September 2025, and reached the award and contract stage. The contract, valued at £8,493,876, was signed on the 28th of October 2025 with multiple suppliers, including Roche Products Ltd, Pfizer, and Amgen Ltd.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the pharmaceutical industry, especially those capable of delivering high-quality goods at competitive prices. With a significant contract value and a framework agreement spanning 36 months with an optional 12-month extension, companies entering this market can solidify and expand their operations by collaborating with a major health service provider like NHS Scotland. Businesses that possess certifications such as BS EN ISO 9001 and have a robust supply chain mechanism will be well-suited to compete in this space. Additionally, firms must be prepared to engage with community benefits initiatives, an increasingly important criterion in public sector procurements aimed at enhancing societal impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP40725 Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents

Notice Description

Supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this framework as a single supplier framework per line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents. Include further framework-specific content if appropriate.

Renewal: This framework 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-056a43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075277-2025
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
£8,550,215 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,550,215 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,493,876 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 202510 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

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
3
Supplier Names

Amgen Ltd

Pfizer

Roche Products Ltd

Further Information

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