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NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

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

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17 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products, under the title "NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products." The tender is focused on the health industry and is set in the UK region, specifically targeting all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and Integrated Joint Boards from the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17th October 2025 at 12:00 PM. This tender has a total estimated value of £18,446,000 and will be conducted through electronic submission, supporting goods classified under CPV codes 33600000 and 33693200.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of nicotine replacement therapy products, specifically those offering patches, gum, lozenges, tablets, inhalators, and mouth and nasal sprays. Businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying these products and comply with UK regulatory requirements are well-suited to compete. The procurement process seeks to engage up to five suppliers per product line through a multi-supplier framework, encouraging competition and innovation in sustainability and packaging. With a contract period that may extend up to 48 months and options for renewal, the tender offers a long-term engagement opportunity with NHS Scotland, potentially expanding market presence and enhancing business portfolios for participating suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

Notice Description

Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

NRT Patches

Supply of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products in the form of patches to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of five (5) Framework Participants. 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 twenty-four (24) 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.

Oral NRT Products (Gum, Lozenges, Tablets)

Supply of oral nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of chewing gum, lozenges and tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of five (5) Framework Participants. 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 twenty-four (24) 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.

NRT Inhalators

Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of inhalators to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of five (5) Framework Participants. 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 twenty-four (24) 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.

NRT Mouth and Nasal Sprays

Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of mouth and nasal sprays to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of five (5) Framework Participants. 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 twenty-four (24) 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-r6ebe6-0000810395
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539377
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

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,446,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,446,040 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 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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