---
title: "NP39724b Pomalidomide and Thalidomide"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b5b"
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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: "2025-01-29"
---

# NP39724b Pomalidomide and Thalidomide

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b5b

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) has issued a tender for the supply of thalidomide and pomalidomide capsules, with the procurement process reaching the award stage on 29 January 2025. This tender is classified under the pharmaceutical products category (CPV 33600000) and involves a framework agreement valued at GBP 959,680. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, is aimed at fulfilling NHS Scotland’s needs across regions constituted under relevant Scottish Acts, with the contract period covering 12 months and an optional extension of 36 months. Key stakeholders in this procurement include six awarded suppliers: Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals, Teva UK Ltd, Thornton & Ross Ltd, Wockhardt UK Limited, Zentiva UK, and Accord-UK Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector. Suppliers providing thalidomide and pomalidomide capsules can expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with NHS Scotland. Additionally, businesses engaged in quality healthcare supply chains, especially those with capabilities in logistics, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance with the MHRA guidelines, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the substantial contract value and the framework agreement's structure, this procurement can lead to substantial business growth and increased visibility within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Supply of pomalidomide capsules and thalidomide capsules to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of pomalidomide and thalidomide capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded the Framework Agreement as an unranked multi-supplier framework agreement per line to six (6) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-six (36) 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002990-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,736,099 |
| Lots value | £23,736,099 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £959,680 |

## 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002990-2025
- 16 Aug 2024 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026031-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- http://www.tevauk.com
- http://www.thorntonross.com
- http://www.wockhardt.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789054
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts
- https://www.accord-healthcare.com/
- 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
- https://www.zentiva.co.uk/

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