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title: "NP49024 Growth Hormone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049ab4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049ab4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-01-13"
---

# NP49024 Growth Hormone

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049ab4

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the supply of Growth Hormone to health boards across NHS Scotland. The tender, titled "NP49024 Growth Hormone," falls under the Pharmaceutical products (CPV: 33600000) category and was sought through an open procedure. The framework covers a 36-month contract duration with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The contracts, signed on 7th January 2025, include two lots: Growth Hormone Daily Dose and Growth Hormone Long-Acting. This procurement process culminates at the award stage, with active contracts now in place and significant awards granted to suppliers on the daily dose lot valued at £15,300,000 and the long-acting lot valued at £451,000. Delivery addresses span healthcare entities established under the NHS Scotland Act 1978 across the UKM region.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in hormone therapies and pharmaceutical supply chains. Large-scale suppliers like Merck Serono Limited, Novo Nordisk Ltd, Pfizer Ltd, and Sandoz have already secured active contracts, indicating significant market potential and collaborative frameworks for other capable suppliers. Businesses with robust quality control certifications, such as BS EN ISO 9001, and a commitment to community benefits and environmental sustainability are well-positioned to compete. Engaging with NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway can further enhance companies' prospects by supporting community development initiatives, thereby aligning business growth with positive societal impacts.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Growth Hormone to health boards across NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Growth Hormone Long-Acting

Supply of Growth Hormone (Long Acting) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twelve (12) 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.

Growth Hormone Daily Dose

Supply of Growth Hormone (daily dose) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twelve (12) 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/000987-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,751,000 |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | MERCK SERONO; NOVO NORDISK; PFIZER; SANDOZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000987-2025
- 13 Sep 2024 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029383-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777821
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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