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HIV Medicines

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), involves the supply of HIV medicines to NHS Scotland. This contract is classified under the health category, covering regions constituted by the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement procedure adopted was open, following an open procedure method. This contract, identified by the title "HIV Medicines" with ID NP43326, reached its award stage, with the contract being signed on 17 April 2026. The procurement primarily involves two lots: Generic HIV Medicines and Branded HIV Medicines, both aimed at providing essential health goods to various entities within Scotland.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale pharmaceutical suppliers. Companies involved in the supply of generic and branded HIV medicines can leverage this contract to expand their reach within the public health sector in Scotland. With a total contract value exceeding £82 million, this framework agreement allows selected suppliers to secure long-term engagements, fostering growth and stability in their operations. The procurement criteria focusing on logistics and price create competitive yet rewarding avenues for businesses adept in pharmaceutical logistics and efficient pricing models. Large enterprises with robust supply chains and a focus on quality assurance are best positioned to benefit from and contribute to this procurement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HIV Medicines

Notice Description

Supply of HIV Medicines to NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Generic HIV Medicines

Supply of generic HIV medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority awards this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of four (4) Framework Participants.

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

Branded HIV Medicines

Supply of branded HIV medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority awards this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line. NOTE: Biktarvy and Genvoya are awarded as unranked multi supplier framework agreements to a maximum of two (2) Framework Participants.

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-r6ebe6-0000819080
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555393
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
£89,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£89,690,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,705,416 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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 Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Additional Buyers

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
14
Supplier Names

Amarox Limited

CST Pharma Ltd

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd

Gilead Sciences Ltd

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Janssen-Cilag Ltd

Lupin Healthcare UK Ltd

MSN Labs

Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Ltd

Milpharm Limited

Orifarm UK Ltd

Sun Pharma UK Ltd

Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd

ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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