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Trastuzumab and Rituximab Subcut

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

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has completed a procurement process under a framework agreement for the supply of pharmaceutical products, specifically Trastuzumab and Rituximab Subcut, aimed at servicing NHS Scotland. The procurement falls within the goods category under the industry classification of pharmaceutical products. NHS National Services Scotland, located in Edinburgh, is the buying organisation for this contract. The framework agreement, scheduled to last nine months with possible extensions, utilises a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as stipulated under exclusive rights protected by intellectual property. Roche Products Ltd has been awarded the contract, reflected in both of the active awards dated 4th November 2025, with a substantial contract value of over £20 million GBP. This contract is active within the UK region and adheres to the GPA policies.

The procurement of Trastuzumab and Rituximab Subcut presents significant business growth opportunities for pharmaceutical manufacturers, particularly those with specialised capabilities in producing subcutaneous formulations of these medications. Given its exclusive rights nature, this tender is particularly suited for large-scale pharmaceutical companies with existing intellectual property or licensing agreements. Businesses capable of fulfilling large-scale and highly specialised medical supply needs while adhering to stringent regulatory requirements under NHS protocols will find such frameworks advantageous. Suppliers must demonstrate robust quality standards, delivery competencies within the UKM region, and an understanding of NHS operational structures, positioning healthcare-focused firms strongly in competing for future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trastuzumab and Rituximab Subcut

Notice Description

Supply of Trastuzumab and Rituximab Subcut to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Trastuzumab and Rituximab Subcut to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a single supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

The medicine to be awarded to the framework agreement is protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in line with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026441-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,285,133 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20259 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
1
Supplier Name

Roche Products Ltd

Further Information

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