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06 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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19 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the largest territorial NHS Boards in Scotland, has completed an open procurement process to acquire aseptic consumables for its pharmacy departments. This process, identified by tender ID GGC0928, centred on the supply of Cleanroom Sprays and Wipes, crucial for aseptic preparation to ensure the accurate administration of injectable medicines across various specialist units, including the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow. The procurement was conducted under the Open Procedure method, with the contracts signed on 2 June 2025, each valued at GBP 1 million. The main procurement category is classified under goods, with deliveries intended for the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board Area. The competitive tender focused on maintaining high standards of sterility and quality in the production of high-risk injectable treatments.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for suppliers specialising in pharmaceutical supplies, particularly those experienced in providing high-quality aseptic products. SMEs such as AGMA Limited and others were successfully awarded contracts, highlighting an advantageous environment for small and medium-sized enterprises. The emphasis on stringent aseptic conditions and the scale of operation suggest that businesses with capabilities to meet complex regulatory standards and ensure consistent product quality will find pronounced growth opportunities. Particularly, enterprises with expertise in producing sterile medical products and a solid track record in the healthcare domain are well-positioned to contribute to and benefit from this procurement initiative. The framework allows for further involvement through a renewable contract period, fostering a sustained business relationship with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

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Notice Title

Aseptic Consumables

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are tendering for Aseptic Consumables. Aseptic preparation is an important part of the service delivered by pharmacy departments to facilitate accurate and timely administration of injectable medicines for patients. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is the largest of the fourteen territorial NHS Boards in Scotland. All pharmacy aseptic dispensing is undertaken in three specialist units across GG&C hospital pharmacies. The following NHS pharmacy aseptic units are included, but this list is not exhaustive: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, New Victoria Hospital and The Royal Hospital for Children. Pharmacy aseptic units are responsible for the production of sterile medicines such as; chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody and other high risk injectable treatments. All products are prepared under strict aseptic (sterile) conditions. Stringent procedures are in place to ensure medicines are prepared to a consistently high standard to provide assurances of product quality and safety. Our GG&C aseptic services prepare approximately 97,000 products, supported by a dedicated workforce of 87 staff members. Each aseptic unit is led by a Chief Technician and operates under the oversight of a designated Responsible Pharmacist. The preparation of these medicines is carried out by skilled pharmacy technicians and assistants, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory requirements. Our pharmacy aseptic units ensure the safety and well-being of patients who require medications that are prepared under strict sterile conditions to prevent further complications. It is a complex and demanding activity requiring skilled staff, appropriate facilities and close monitoring and control. With the increasing complexity of modern medicines, procedures and strict regulations there is a need for maintaining high quality aseptic products.

Lot Information

Cleanroom Wipes

Our GG&C aseptic services prepare approximately 97,000 products, supported by a dedicated workforce of 87 staff members. Each aseptic unit is led by a Chief Technician and operates under the oversight of a designated Responsible Pharmacist. The preparation of these medicines is carried out by skilled pharmacy technicians and assistants, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory requirements. Our pharmacy aseptic units ensure the safety and well-being of patients who require medications that are prepared under strict sterile conditions to prevent further complications. It is a complex and demanding activity requiring skilled staff, appropriate facilities and close monitoring and control. With the increasing complexity of modern medicines, procedures and strict regulations there is a need for maintaining high quality aseptic products.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Cleanroom Sprays

Our GG&C aseptic services prepare approximately 97,000 products, supported by a dedicated workforce of 87 staff members. Each aseptic unit is led by a Chief Technician and operates under the oversight of a designated Responsible Pharmacist. The preparation of these medicines is carried out by skilled pharmacy technicians and assistants, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory requirements. Our pharmacy aseptic units ensure the safety and well-being of patients who require medications that are prepared under strict sterile conditions to prevent further complications. It is a complex and demanding activity requiring skilled staff, appropriate facilities and close monitoring and control. With the increasing complexity of modern medicines, procedures and strict regulations there is a need for maintaining high quality aseptic products.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785571
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548992
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

33141118 - Wipes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Additional Buyers

NHS 24

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AGMA Limited

Durbin PLC (Ecolab LS Division)

Helapet Limited

Micronclean Limited

Riverside Medical Packaging Company Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520717
    Aseptic Consumables - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are tendering for Aseptic Consumables. Aseptic preparation is an important part of the service delivered by pharmacy departments to facilitate accurate and timely administration of injectable medicines for patients. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is the largest of the fourteen territorial NHS Boards in Scotland. All pharmacy aseptic dispensing is undertaken in three specialist units across GG&C hospital pharmacies. The following NHS pharmacy aseptic units are included, but this list is not exhaustive: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, New Victoria Hospital and The Royal Hospital for Children. Pharmacy aseptic units are responsible for the production of sterile medicines such as; chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody and other high risk injectable treatments. All products are prepared under strict aseptic (sterile) conditions. Stringent procedures are in place to ensure medicines are prepared to a consistently high standard to provide assurances of product quality and safety. Our GG&C aseptic services prepare approximately 97,000 products, supported by a dedicated workforce of 87 staff members. Each aseptic unit is led by a Chief Technician and operates under the oversight of a designated Responsible Pharmacist. The preparation of these medicines is carried out by skilled pharmacy technicians and assistants, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory requirements. Our pharmacy aseptic units ensure the safety and well-being of patients who require medications that are prepared under strict sterile conditions to prevent further complications. It is a complex and demanding activity requiring skilled staff, appropriate facilities and close monitoring and control. With the increasing complexity of modern medicines, procedures and strict regulations there is a need for maintaining high quality aseptic products.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548992
    Aseptic Consumables - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are tendering for Aseptic Consumables. Aseptic preparation is an important part of the service delivered by pharmacy departments to facilitate accurate and timely administration of injectable medicines for patients. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is the largest of the fourteen territorial NHS Boards in Scotland. All pharmacy aseptic dispensing is undertaken in three specialist units across GG&C hospital pharmacies. The following NHS pharmacy aseptic units are included, but this list is not exhaustive: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, New Victoria Hospital and The Royal Hospital for Children. Pharmacy aseptic units are responsible for the production of sterile medicines such as; chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody and other high risk injectable treatments. All products are prepared under strict aseptic (sterile) conditions. Stringent procedures are in place to ensure medicines are prepared to a consistently high standard to provide assurances of product quality and safety. Our GG&C aseptic services prepare approximately 97,000 products, supported by a dedicated workforce of 87 staff members. Each aseptic unit is led by a Chief Technician and operates under the oversight of a designated Responsible Pharmacist. The preparation of these medicines is carried out by skilled pharmacy technicians and assistants, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory requirements. Our pharmacy aseptic units ensure the safety and well-being of patients who require medications that are prepared under strict sterile conditions to prevent further complications. It is a complex and demanding activity requiring skilled staff, appropriate facilities and close monitoring and control. With the increasing complexity of modern medicines, procedures and strict regulations there is a need for maintaining high quality aseptic products.

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