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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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02 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement titled "NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products" was spearheaded by The Common Services Agency, widely recognised as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement falls under the health industry category and is designated to serve all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The process reached the award stage on 2nd March 2026, with contracts actively signed on 24th February 2026. This open procedure aimed at acquiring nicotine replacement therapy products, including patches, oral products such as gum and lozenges, inhalators, and sprays across several lots, signifying a procurement scale demonstrating a proactive approach in healthcare supply management within the region UKM.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for suppliers in the nicotine replacement sector. Businesses with innovative sustainable packaging and competitive pricing were key in the multi-supplier framework, opening pathways for both large enterprises such as Dr Reddy's Laboratories and Perrigo UK & Ireland, as well as SMEs like MK Medicals (UK) and PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT LTD. These suppliers are poised to expand their presence within the Scottish healthcare market. The framework agreement, covering twenty-four months with a possible extension, allows suppliers to contribute significantly to NHS Scotland's ongoing public health initiatives. For companies specialising in pharmaceutical goods, this contract underscores the increasing demand and offers a vital opportunity to align with public health demands, ensuring strategic expansion and synergy in delivering medical supplies nationwide.

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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 has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework per Lot to four (4) Framework Participants.

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 has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi supplier framework per line to four (4) Framework Participants.

NRT Inhalators

Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of inhalators to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to two (2) Framework Participants.

NRT Mouth and Nasal Sprays

Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of mouth and nasal sprays to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to three (3) Framework Participants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824785
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550711
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,622,632 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
4
Supplier Names

MK MEDICALS (UK) LTD

Dr.Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited

Perrigo UK & Ireland

PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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