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title: "Generic Medicines Transition Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0314bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2022-05-20"
---

# Generic Medicines Transition Tender

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0314bb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Generic Medicines Transition Tender" is conducted by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland. This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is aimed at supplying various Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with contract periods ranging from May 1, 2022, to January 31, 2024, depending on the specific lot. Notable key dates include the contract start and end dates, with the latest amendment to the tender period occurring on March 11, 2022, to extend the submission deadline.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those that manufacture or distribute generic medicines. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with necessary certifications, such as UK Marketing Authorisations and quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001), would be well-suited to compete. With multiple framework agreements in place, there is potential for multiple suppliers to be awarded contracts, making this an appealing opportunity for companies looking to expand their footprint within the NHS procurement landscape.

## Notice

This Procurement is for the supply of a range of Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into 7 individual Framework Agreements. Full details of each individual Framework Agreement is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

NP35922b - Treprostinil Solution for Infusion & Beclometasone / Formoterol Inhaler

The Supply of Treprostinil Solution for Infusion to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The authority has not awarded the Beclometasone / Formoterol Inhaler. The authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 30.04.23

NP39722b - Sorafenib & Thalidomide Tablets

The Supply of Sorafenib & Thalidomide Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.23

NP35922c - Pirfenidone Tablets

Supply of Pirfenidone Tablets in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within the single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 30.04.23

NP39722c - Sunitinib Tablets

Supply of Sunitinib Tablets in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within this single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.23

NP39822b - Deferasirox dispersible tablets, Hyoscine butylbromide tablets, Sapropterin soluble tablets & Tolvaptan Tablets

Supply of Deferasirox dispersible tablets, Sapropterin soluble tablets & Tolvaptan tablets in a range of presentations. The authority will not be awarding Hyoscine butylbromide tablets. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within this single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.07.23

NP40922b - Oxycodone/Naloxone Tablets

The Supply of Oxycodone/Naloxone Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.24

NP40922c - Analgesics, Anaesthetics & Musculoskeletal Generic Medicines

The supply of additional generic medicines used as Analgesics, Anaesthetics & to treat musculoskeletal conditions. This includes the supply of Co-Codamol, Ibuprofen & Paracetamol in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within this single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.24

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013534-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,343,989 |
| Lots value | £7,543,954 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,798,519 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AGUETTANT; AOP ORPHAN; B.BRAUN MEDICAL; BAYER; BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS; DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; MARTINDALE PHARMA; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; PIRAMAL CC; SANDOZ; TEVA; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 07:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013534-2022
- 9 Feb 2022 at 10:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003692-2022
- 9 Feb 2022 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003616-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680342
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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