Award

NP43325a Raltegravir

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Raltegravir 600mg tablets was conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), headquartered in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the health industry category and provides goods to regions across the UK, specifically Scotland. The contract was awarded through an open procedure and comprises a multi-supplier framework, with the award notice issued on 31st July 2025, covering a nine-month contract duration with an additional thirty-six-month extension option. Key stages of the procurement included the tender period ending on 3rd April 2025 and the awarding of the contract shortly thereafter.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, especially those capable of supplying healthcare products on a large scale, such as Raltegravir tablets. The multi-supplier framework allows for up to four participants, enabling both large suppliers like Lupin Healthcare UK Ltd and SMEs such as Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd to partake, thus fostering competition and diversification. Businesses that demonstrate solid logistics, competitive pricing, and sustainability credentials will be well-positioned to benefit from this framework agreement, which emphasises quality delivery and compliance with stringent healthcare and safety standards. Participants also have the opportunity to engage with NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway, enhancing their corporate social responsibility endeavours.

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Notice Title

NP43325a Raltegravir

Notice Description

Supply of Raltegravir 600mg tablets to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of raltegravir 600mg tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority awards this framework as a ranked multi-supplier framework to 4 Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty six (36) 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-r6ebe6-0000791243
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535969
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,030,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,030,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,037,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.ferguson7@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK

LUPIN HEALTHCARE

MERCK SHARP & DOHME

VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE

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