---
title: "NP46220 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c033"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c033.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2024-11-26"
---

# NP46220 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c033

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products. This procurement, categorised under pharmaceutical products (CPV: 33600000), was conducted to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. Covering three lots—gum, patches, and lozenges—this framework agreement will last for a twelve-month period and involves multiple suppliers fulfilling requirements across various locations in Scotland. Key dates include contract awards on the 25th and 26th of November 2024. The procurement was undertaken through a limited method without a prior call for competition, justified by unforeseen circumstances requiring expedited solutions during the pandemic.

This tender represents significant opportunities for various suppliers in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those capable of providing reliable and timely supplies of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products. Businesses producing or distributing pharmaceutical goods, particularly those specialising in smoking cessation aids, will find this contract beneficial for growth. The framework agreement allows for consistent supply to NHS Scotland, fostering long-term partnerships and steady revenue streams for selected suppliers. Companies like Haleon PLC, who have been awarded the contract for all three lots, demonstrate the value and potential stability tied to government contracts in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Gum

Lot 2 - the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products in the form of gum to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework agreement per line to one (1) Framework Participant. The Framework Participant is required to supply Goods to the designated delivery points throughout Scotland for use by Participating Authorities.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Patches

Lot 1 - the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products in the form of patches to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant. The Framework Participant is required to supply Goods to the designated delivery points throughout Scotland for use by Participating Authorities.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Lozenges

Lot 3 - the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products in the form of lozenges to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework agreement per line to one (1) Framework Participant. The Framework Participant is required to supply Goods to designated delivery points throughout Scotland for use by Participating Authorities.

### Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038199-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,102,580 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALEON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038199-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784065
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:563003-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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