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NP38625 Compounded Aseptic 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

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Jul 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 seeking suppliers for the "NP38625 Compounded Aseptic Medicines" tender. This tender involves the supply of compounded aseptic medicines across NHS Scotland, presented as four active lots. These medicines are critical to entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and affiliated Integrated Joint Boards. The procurement is being processed under an open procedure, with electronic submissions due by 1st September 2025. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, aiming to initiate the award period on the same date. Located in Edinburgh, this initiative is classified under the "Health" industry category and holds a total estimated contract value of £21,944,507 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly those producing or distributing bispecific molecules like carboplatin, cetuximab, and others specified across the lots. Businesses with a proven track record and the capacity to meet technical and quality standards, such as possessing a valid MHRA Manufacturing Specials License and ISO 9001 certification, could benefit greatly from engaging in this framework. Additionally, suppliers who have a commitment to sustainability, as evidenced by a Climate Change Plan in accordance with NHS Scotland's standards, will be highly appealing. Given the scope and length of the potential contracts, firms capable of delivering community benefits would be well-positioned to compete and grow by aligning with NHS Scotland’s objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP38625 Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: CARBOPLATIN CETUXIMAB CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE PEMBROLIZUMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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.

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: EPIRUBICIN FLUOROURACIL IRINOTECAN METHOTREXATE NIVOLUMAB RITUXIMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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.

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: BORTEZOMIB CISPLATIN DOCETAXEL DOXORUBICIN GEMCITABINE INFLIXIMAB OXALIPLATIN TRASTUZUMAB VINCRISTINE Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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.

Compounded Aseptic Medicines

Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an un-ranked multi supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: BEVACIZUMAB CYTARABINE FLUOROURACIL PRE-FILLED PUMPS INSULIN METHOTREXATE NATALIZUMAB PACLITAXEL PANITUMUMAB TRASTUZUMAB VEDOLIZUMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

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-r6ebe6-0000803114
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546244
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
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
£21,944,507 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,915,834 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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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