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NP36126 Antibiotic & Genito Urinary 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

25 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed herein concerns the tender for "NP36126 Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines" by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh. This process, within the industry category of health, was conducted as an open procedure aimed at supplying antibiotics and related medicines to NHS Scotland. The tender was initiated on 7 January 2026, with the tender period closing on 6 February 2026, followed by the award process starting immediately on the same date. The procurement has moved beyond the planning and tender stages and reached the award stage by 25 May 2026. The location of delivery spans all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 within the UKM region.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in pharmaceutical products, given the significant contract value of £88,941,093 over a 36-month period with a potential 12-month extension. Companies oriented towards logistics and distribution efficiency, as well as those compliant with UK regulatory standards, will be well-suited to compete for such frameworks, given the evaluation criteria that prioritise delivery capabilities and price competitiveness. This is an excellent opportunity for both large-scale enterprises and SMEs to gain entry or expand their footprint in the healthcare supply sector, supporting NHS Scotland's objective to maintain a steady supply of essential medicines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP36126 Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Antibiotic, Antiviral & Genito Urinary Medicines

Supply of Antibiotic, Antiviral & Genito Urinary Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line to thirty-nine (39) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Tobramycin, Colistimethate and Dornase Alfa Medicines for Inhalation

Supply of Tobramycin, Colistimethate and Dornase Alfa Medicines for Inhalation to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to three (3) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Emergency Planning Antibiotics

Supply of Emergency Planning Antibiotics to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line to four (4) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Antibiotics for supply to the National NHS Pharmaceutical Specials Service (PSS)

Supply of Antibiotics for supply to the National NHS Pharmaceutical Specials Service (PSS) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line to nine (9) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials -single vials

Supply of Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials -single vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 10 vial pack

Supply of Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 10 vial pack to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 5 vial pack

Supply of Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 5 vial pack to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Teicoplanin 200mg & 400mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials - single vials

Supply of Teicoplanin 200mg & 400mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials - single vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework 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-r6ebe6-0000801508
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556480
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
£88,941,093 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£88,941,093 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,920,689 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20264 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

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
43
Supplier Names

Accord-UK Ltd

Amarox Limited

Arcadia Pharma Limited T/A Arcadia Medical

Aspire Pharma Ltd

B. Braun Medical Limited

Bowmed Ibisqus Limited

Chiesi Limited

Consilient Health Ltd

Crescent Pharma Limited

DRUGSRUS LTD

Flynn Pharma

Flynn Pharma Ltd

Focus Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Fresenius Kabi Ltd

GlaxoSmithKline

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Infectopharm (UK) Ltd

Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

MSN Labs

Martindale Pharma

Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited

Milpharm Limited

Morningside Pharmaceuticals Limited

Necessity Supplies Ltd

Neon Healthcare

Novumgen Limited

Perennial Pharma Ltd

Pfizer Limited

RPH Pharma Ltd

Ranbaxy (UK) Ltd

Reig Jofre UK Ltd

Renascience Pharma Ltd

Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd

STADA UK - Thornton & Ross

Sandoz

Selective Supplies Ltd

Strides Pharma Ltd

Teva UK Limited

Tillomed Laboratories Ltd

Viatris Healthcare

Wockhardt UK Limited

Zentiva

hameln pharma ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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