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NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

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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02 Mar 2026 at 16:19

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17 Sep 2025 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process spearheaded by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) concerns the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products. This procurement, categorised under 'Pharmaceutical products,' aims to cater to the needs of entities formed under the NHS Scotland Act 1978 and related Integrated Joint Boards in the UK region. The process, currently in the award stage, involves multiple lots including patches, oral products, inhalators, and sprays. The awards for this framework, signed on February 2026, involve various suppliers like MK Medicals (UK) and Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd among others. The framework agreement, valued at £18,446,000 GBP, utilises an open procedure and offers a potential extension of another 24 months. Key considerations in the tender process included sustainability criteria and pricing, with the deadline for submissions on 17th October 2025.

The tender provides lucrative avenues for businesses specializing in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those focusing on nicotine substitutes. Given the positive emphasis on sustainability and technical quality in selection criteria, businesses capable of innovation in packaging and recycling will find favourable grounds. Moreover, the inclusion of community benefits as a mandatory requirement extends further opportunities for businesses aiming to enhance their footprint in social responsibility. Suppliers with certifications like BS EN ISO 9001 and products meeting the Medical Devices Regulations will be positioned strongly in competing for this framework. The competitive field allows up to five successful participants per lot, promising robust competition in the sector, beneficial both for small to medium enterprises and large corporations. Businesses looking to expand within the NHS Scotland network can leverage this tender to consolidate their presence in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

Notice Description

Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

NRT Patches

Supply of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products in the form of patches to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework per Lot to four (4) Framework Participants.

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.

Oral NRT Products (Gum, Lozenges, Tablets)

Supply of oral nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of chewing gum, lozenges and tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi supplier framework per line to four (4) Framework Participants.

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.

NRT Inhalators

Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of inhalators to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to two (2) Framework Participants.

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.

NRT Mouth and Nasal Sprays

Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of mouth and nasal sprays to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to three (3) Framework Participants.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059bfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018621-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,446,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,446,040 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,622,632 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
4
Supplier Names

MK MEDICALS (UK) LTD

Dr.Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited

Perrigo UK & Ireland

PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT LTD

Further Information

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