Tender

NP38626 Compounded Aseptic Medicines

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

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "NP38626 Compounded Aseptic Medicines" is currently active and hosted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The procurement is open under the open procedure method and involves the supply of pharmaceutical products across several lots to NHS Scotland. This opportunity is classified under the goods industry category with its delivery location throughout Scotland, as per the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 integration. The tender stage began on January 14, 2026, with a submission deadline set for February 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The estimated framework duration is 36 months, extendable by 12 months, with a total contract value estimated at £21,915,834. The specific award criteria for these lots focus on quality factors like product stability, communication, capacity, and contingency, alongside competitive pricing.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, particularly those capable of supplying compounded aseptic medicines to a centralised body such as NHS Scotland. The multi-lot framework allows both single supplier and multi-supplier participation, offering opportunities for both large corporations and well-prepared SMEs that can meet the tender's technical, economic, and environmental criteria. Businesses with the capability to support innovative community benefits initiatives, and those with robust quality control certifications, such as BS EN ISO 9001, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Participants are expected to engage with, and contribute to NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway, providing a platform for wider community engagement and sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

NP38626 Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: BORTEZOMIB CISPLATIN DOCETAXEL DOXORUBICIN GEMCITABINE INFLIXIMAB OXALIPLATIN TRASTUZUMAB VINCRISTINE Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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.

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an un-ranked multi supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: BEVACIZUMAB CYTARABINE FLUOROURACIL PRE-FILLED PUMPS INSULIN METHOTREXATE NATALIZUMAB PACLITAXEL PANITUMUMAB TRASTUZUMAB VEDOLIZUMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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.

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: EPIRUBICIN FLUOROURACIL IRINOTECAN METHOTREXATE NIVOLUMAB RITUXIMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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.

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: CARBOPLATIN CETUXIMAB CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE PEMBROLIZUMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003074-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,915,834 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,915,834 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Stephanie Hammel
Contact Email
stephanie.hammel@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7787613255

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

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