Award

Triptorelin (Decapeptyl(r))

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

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Award

01 Dec 2025 at 17:02

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Triptorelin (Decapeptyl®) to NHS Scotland has been undertaken by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh. Classified under the pharmaceutical products category, this tender is related to goods and involves delivery throughout the UKM region under the auspices of the NHS Scotland Act 1978. The process has reached the award stage, with Ipsen Ltd being awarded the contract on 5th November 2025, at a value of £1,553,548 GBP. This limited procurement, awarded without a prior call for competition, was conducted due to the absence of market competition, as outlined in the procurement rationale.

This tender presents opportunities for large pharmaceutical businesses with a focus on providing specialised medical products such as Triptorelin. Companies possessive of the technical expertise and capacity to supply niche pharmaceutical goods can benefit from engaging with contracts such as this; however, potential entrants should note the lack of competitive rivalry in this domain. While the framework agreement was awarded to a single supplier, involvement in similar tenders could enhance market share and provide valuable engagement with national health entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises may face challenges competing unless they can provide equivalent specialised products or services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Triptorelin (Decapeptyl(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Triptorelin (Decapeptyl(r))to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Triptorelin (Decapeptyl(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a single supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant. II.2.11) Information about option.

Procurement Information

There is no known market competition that has entered the UK market place for Triptorelin (Decapeptyl(r))and there is none anticipated for initial duration of the framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dae5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078654-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£1,553,548 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20255 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20251 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ross.glen3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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
1
Supplier Name

IPSEN

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