---
title: "NP Generic Medicines Transition Tender (October 2023)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e1fc"
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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) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-09-26"
---

# NP Generic Medicines Transition Tender (October 2023)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e1fc

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## Summary

The NHS Scotland has completed the NP Generic Medicines Transition Tender for the supply of a range of Generic Medicines. The procurement involves split agreements for four individual Framework Agreements encompassing various pharmaceutical products. Suppliers are awarded based on quality and price criteria, with varying contract statuses. The awarded contracts have specific start and end dates within which the goods will be supplied.

This tender offers opportunities for pharmaceutical suppliers to engage with NHS Scotland in providing essential medicines. Businesses involved in the pharmaceutical industry would find this tender suitable for competing. The procurement method is open, using an open procedure with a detailed selection process based on economic, technical, and suitability criteria. Interested suppliers must adhere to the outlined submission terms and language requirements for electronic submission.

## 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 four (4) individual Framework Agreements. Full details of each individual Framework Agreement is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

NP40923a Sugammadex

Supply of Sugammadex solution for injection vials, in a range of presentations to NHS Scotland. The Authority will be awarding each line to a single Framework Participant within the single supplier Framework Agreement.

NP36123a Atovaquone

Supply of Atovaquone 750mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free to NHS Scotland. The Authority will be awarding the product line to a single Framework Participant within the single supplier Framework Agreement.

NP35923a Apixaban

Supply of Apixaban tablets in a range of presentations. The Authority will be awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to five (5) suppliers awarded to each line.

NP39723a Bexarotene

Supply of Bexarotene 75mg capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority will be awarding the product line to a single Framework Participant within the single supplier Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028388-2023 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,972,000 |
| Lots value | £4,971,991 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £845,242 |

## 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) ("NSS") |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | CELIX PHARMA; DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2023 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028388-2023
- 14 Jul 2023 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020286-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738823
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- 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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