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NP39726 Generic and Biosimilar Cancer Medicines

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

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Scotland is procuring generic and biosimilar cancer medicines, including tablets, capsules, injection and infusion vials, ampoules and pre-filled syringes. Products include bendamustine, capecitabine, carboplatin, cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, docetaxel, fluorouracil, gemcitabine, ifosfamide, paclitaxel, lenalidomide, pomalidomide, thalidomide and other cancer medicine lines. The Common Services Agency, through Public Services Delivery Scotland, is the buying organisation. Supply is for NHS Scotland entities and Integrated Joint Boards across Scotland. The procurement covers individual product lines as well as grouped ranges of ranked, single-supplier and multi-supplier medicine lines. The relevant category is pharmaceutical products (CPV 33600000).

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure, submitted electronically in English. The tender deadline, also used for bid opening, is 1 September 2026 at 12:00 UK time, following an amendment extending the original deadline. The framework is intended to run from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with extensions of up to a further 24 months. Its estimated value is £197,026,942. Most lots use single-supplier frameworks; others allow up to three suppliers, while one allows up to six. Evaluation is generally 95% price and 5% logistics, with some medicine lots also assessing a Pregnancy Prevention Programme at 5%, making price 90%.

This opportunity suits pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers and specialist medicines suppliers able to supply the specified generic and biosimilar cancer products at NHS Scotland scale. Bidders must hold a valid, current UK Marketing Authorisation approved by the MHRA for every medicine tendered by the framework start date, using a PL, PLGB or PLPI number. Suppliers and subcontractors must hold BS EN ISO 9001 certification or an equivalent standard. Products must comply with MHRA and National Patient Safety Agency packaging and labelling guidance, with samples supplied when requested. Bidders must provide a climate change plan and demonstrate action to reduce emissions. Participation also requires support for community benefits, including delivery in Scotland or engagement with the NHS Scotland Community Benefits Gateway.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP39726 Generic and Biosimilar Cancer Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of Generic and Biosimilar Cancer Medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Bendamustine powder for solution for infusion vials

Supply of Lot 1 Bendamustine powder for solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Capecitabine tablets

Supply of Capecitabine tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Cisplatin solution for infusion vials

Supply of Cisplatin solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Cyclophosphamide powder for solution for injection vials

Supply of Cyclophosphamide powder for solution for injection vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Cytarabine solution for injection vials

Supply of Cytarabine solution for injection vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Dacarbazine powder for solution for injection/infusion vials

Supply of Dacarbazine powder for solution for injection/infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Disodium folinate solution for injection vials

Supply of Disodium folinate solution for injection vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Docetaxel solution for infusion vials

Supply of Docetaxel solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Fluorouracil 25mg/ml solution for injection/infusion vials

Supply of Fluorouracil 25mg/ml solution for injection/infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Fluorouracil 50mg/ml solution for injection/infusion vials

Supply of Fluorouracil 50mg/ml solution for injection/infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Gemcitabine 38mg/ml solution for infusion vials

Supply of Gemcitabine 38mg/ml solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier. 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 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.

Gemcitabine 100mg/ml solution for infusion vials

Supply of Gemcitabine 100mg/ml solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Ifosfamide powder for solution for injection vials

Supply of Ifosfamide powder for solution for injection vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Methotrexate solution for injection/infusion vials

Supply of Methotrexate solution for injection/infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Oxaliplatin solution for infusion vials

Supply of Oxaliplatin solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Paclitaxel solution for infusion vials

Supply of Paclitaxel solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Temozolomide capsules

Supply of Temozolomide capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Vincristine solution for injection vials

Supply of Vincristine solution for injection vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. 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 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.

Vinorelbine solution for infusion vials

Supply of Vinorelbine solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Aprepitant capsules

Supply of Aprepitant capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Octreotide solution for injection ampoules

Supply of Octreotide solution for injection ampoules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Filgrastim solution for injection pre-filled syringes

Supply of Filgrastim solution for injection pre-filled syringes to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Pemetrexed powder for solution for infusion vials

Supply of Pemetrexed powder for solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Pemetrexed solution for infusion vials

Supply of Pemetrexed solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Dasatinib tablets

Supply of Dasatinib tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. 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 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.

Azacitidine, bevacizumab, doxorubicin pegylated liposomal, lanreotide, octreotide, rituximab and trastuzumab lines

Supply of Azacitidine, bevacizumab, doxorubicin pegylated liposomal, lanreotide, octreotide, rituximab and trastuzumab lines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework agreement to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. 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 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.

Lenalidomide capsules

Supply of Lenalidomide capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. 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 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.

Pomalidomide capsules

Supply of Pomalidomide capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. 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 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

Thalidomide capsules

Supply of Thalidomide capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. 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 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.

Irinotecan solution for infusion vials

Supply of Irinotecan solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Etoposide solution for infusion vials

Supply of Etoposide solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Doxorubicin solution for injection vials

Supply of Doxorubicin solution for injection vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement. 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 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.

Carboplatin solution for infusion vials

Supply of Carboplatin solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. 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 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.

Lenvatinib capsules

Supply of Lenvatinib capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. 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 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.

Range of ranked cancer medicine lines

Supply of a range of ranked cancer medicine lines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. 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 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.

Range of single-supplier cancer medicine lines

Supply of a range of single-supplier cancer medicine lines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement per product line. 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 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-06d3b5
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072326-2026
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: £197,026,942 £100M-£1B
Lots Value: £152,264,804 £100M-£1B
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 30 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline: 26 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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