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NP47926 Biologic, Biosimilar's and Methotrexate Injections

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

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21 Sep 2026 at 10:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Services Delivery Scotland, acting for NHS Scotland, is procuring pharmaceutical products for NHS Scotland bodies and Integrated Joint Boards across Scotland. The requirement covers biologic and biosimilar medicines, plus methotrexate injections, including adalimumab, etanercept, golimumab, infliximab for intravenous infusion and subcutaneous injection, omalizumab, tocilizumab, ustekinumab and tildrakizumab. Methotrexate products include pre-filled self-injection devices and syringes at 25mg/1ml and 50mg/1ml concentrations. This is a goods contract for the supply of medicines, classified under CPV 33600000 for pharmaceutical products. The procurement is arranged as a framework, with individual product lines split into lots. Some lots are intended for one supplier, while others allow multiple framework participants, subject to the stated limits.

The process reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission in English. The tender deadline is 21 October 2026 at 12:00 UK time; bids are opened and the award period begins at that time. The framework contract period is 720 days, with an option to extend by any number of periods up to a further 24 months, subject to at least three months’ written notice. The estimated overall value is £334,866,015. Lot values include £68,840,541 for adalimumab, £56,785,379 for etanercept, £68,865,598 for ustekinumab and £30,991,783 for infliximab intravenous infusion. Evaluation is based on price at 95% and API sources at 5%. Variants are not allowed, and the framework can have up to 18 participants.

This opportunity suits pharmaceutical manufacturers, marketing authorisation holders, wholesalers and specialist medicines suppliers able to supply the specified biologic, biosimilar and methotrexate products to NHS Scotland. Bidders must hold a valid, current UK Marketing Authorisation approved by the MHRA for every medicine tendered, 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 best-practice guidance on labelling and packaging, with samples supplied on request. Bidders must provide a climate change plan covering actions to reduce emissions. The successful framework participants must support community benefits, demonstrate relevant benefits delivered in Scotland and propose further benefits or engage with the NHS Scotland Community Benefits Gateway. Subcontracting is permitted under a contract clause.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP47926 Biologic, Biosimilar's and Methotrexate Injections

Notice Description

Supply of Biologics, Biosimilars and Methotrexate Injections to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Methotrexate (25mg/1ml concentration) Pre-Filled Self Injection Device

Supply of Methotrexate (25mg/1ml concentration) Pre-Filled Self Injection Device to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 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 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.

Infliximab Subcutaneous Injection

Supply of infliximab subcutaneous injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework 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 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 (25mg/1ml concentration) Pre-Filled Self Injection Syringe

Supply of Methotrexate (25mg/1ml concentration) Pre-Filled Self Injection Syringe to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 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 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 (50mg/1ml concentration) Pre-Filled Self Injection Device

Supply of Methotrexate (50mg/1ml concentration) Pre-Filled Self Injection Device to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 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 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 (50mg/1ml concentration) Pre-Filled Syringe

Supply of Methotrexate (50mg/1ml concentration) Pre-Filled Syringe to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 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 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.

Adalimumab

Supply of adalimumab to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 7 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 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.

Etanercept

Supply of etanercept to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 5 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 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.

Golimumab

Supply of golimumab to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 4 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 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.

Infliximab Intravenous Infusion

Supply of infliximab intravenous infusion to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 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 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.

Omalizumab

Supply of omalizumab to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 4 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 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.

Tocilizumab

Supply of tocilizumab to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 5 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 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.

Ustekinumab

Supply of ustekinumab to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 9 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 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.

Tildrakizumab

Supply of tildrakizumab to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework 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 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-077614
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088983-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

33650000 - General anti-infectives for systemic use, vaccines, antineoplastic and immunodulating agents

33652000 - Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents

33690000 - Various medicinal products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£334,866,015 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£334,866,016 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 20265 weeks to go
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)
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

Further Information

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