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NP41125 Immunosuppressant Medicines

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NP41125 Immunosuppressant Medicines" contract was conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is responsible for procuring medicines for NHS Scotland. The contract falls under the health industry category and is specifically aimed at supplying immunosuppressant medicines. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement process used an open procedure to engage suitable suppliers. The key stages involved include the tender period ending on 16 June 2025, followed by an award on 16 June 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 3,437,024, is set to benefit all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, as well as any Integrated Joint Boards established under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 14 August 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those capable of supplying immunosuppressant medicines. With an unranked multi-supplier framework, the contract provides a competitive environment for large suppliers, as evidenced by the selection of seven suppliers: Astellas, Chiesi Limited, Pfizer Ltd, Roche Products Ltd, Rosemont Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz, and Teva UK Ltd. This procurement process allows businesses to expand their market reach within the public health sector in Scotland, contributing to long-term growth. Companies with robust logistics capabilities and competitive pricing strategies are particularly well-suited to vie for similar opportunities in future procurements by NHS Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP41125 Immunosuppressant Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of immunosuppressant medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Immunosuppressant Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this framework as an unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of five (5) Framework Participants. This has been awarded to the seven (7) suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798869
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538022
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,144,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,144,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,437,024 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Astellas

Chiesi Limited

Pfizer Ltd

Roche Products Ltd

Rosemont Pharmaceuticals

Sandoz

Teva UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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