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NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

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23 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the tender phase of a procurement process for the supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines. This open procedure, titled "NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines," is categorized under the health industry. It involves the delivery of medicines to entities within the NHS Scotland network. The procurement takes place in the UKM region, primarily Edinburgh, and aims to establish a three-year framework agreement with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 23 May 2025, with the award period commencing the same day.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for pharmaceutical suppliers specialising in psychiatry and neurology medicines. The multi-lot framework can accommodate multiple suppliers, enhancing competitiveness in this sector. Businesses possessing a valid UK Marketing Authorisation and certified with BS EN ISO 9001 are ideally positioned to compete. Due to the sizeable contract value of approximately £41.7 million GBP, this tender could substantially contribute to business growth. Additionally, suppliers are encouraged to engage with NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway, which could further augment their recognition and integration within local communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone, methylphenidate, phenytoin sodium, sodium valproate, and valproic acid

Supply of carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone, methylphenidate, phenytoin sodium, sodium valproate, and valproic acid to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi supplier framework agreement per product line to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement 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.

All other psychiatry and neurology medicines

Supply of other psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award the Framework Agreement as a single supplier framework agreement per line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796785
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528778
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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
£41,686,538 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£41,686,540 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
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 NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
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

Notice Documents

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