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HIV Medicines

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 15:32

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Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 15:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focuses on the supply of HIV Medicines to NHS Scotland. This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category with the CPV classification 33600000 and operates as an open procedure. The procurement stage has reached completion, with contracts already awarded as of 17th April 2026. Located in Edinburgh, UK, the procurement was conducted under the legal framework of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with provisions for a framework agreement lasting 24 months, extendable for an additional 24 months. The tender comprises two lots: Generic HIV Medicines and Branded HIV Medicines, estimated at £3,636,988 and £79,068,428 respectively. Award end date for tender submissions was 4th February 2026.

This opportunity presents substantial prospects for business growth, particularly for large pharmaceutical companies capable of delivering both generic and branded HIV medications. The open procurement procedure encouraged a broad spectrum of suppliers, with firms such as Amarox Limited, Janssen-Cilag Ltd, and Gilead Sciences Ltd engaging successfully. Businesses aligned with the NHS supply chain and capable of meeting extensive technical requirements, including compliance with MHRA guidelines and possessing ISO 9001 certification, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the integration of community benefits into the agreement underscores the potential for companies to contribute to social value initiatives, further enhancing their business reputation and community standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HIV Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of HIV Medicines to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Generic HIV Medicines

Supply of generic HIV medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority awards this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 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

Branded HIV Medicines

Supply of branded HIV medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority awards this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line. NOTE: Biktarvy and Genvoya are awarded as unranked multi supplier framework agreements to a maximum of 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042069-2026
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
£89,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£89,690,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,705,416 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20264 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 Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Additional Buyers

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
14
Supplier Names

Amarox Limited

CST Pharma Ltd

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd

Gilead Sciences Ltd

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Janssen-Cilag Ltd

Lupin Healthcare UK Ltd

MSN Labs

Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Ltd

Milpharm Limited

Orifarm UK Ltd

Sun Pharma UK Ltd

Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd

ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd

Further Information

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