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title: "NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0505fe"
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published: "2025-08-18"
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# NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0505fe

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), seeks the supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines, classified under the pharmaceutical products category (CPV: 33600000), to various entities under the NHS Scotland. This open procurement process will establish a framework agreement with a potential for a twelve-month extension after the initial thirty-six month period. The procurement involves multiple lots, including specific drugs such as carbamazepine and lamotrigine, and is set to cover the region of Scotland (UKM) according to the NHS Scotland framework. The tender process, active as of 23rd April 2025, includes a tender submission deadline of 23rd May 2025 with the period for its commencement on that same date, ensuring it follows an open procedure with an electronic submission method for transparency and efficiency.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large pharmaceutical suppliers, particularly those equipped with the necessary certifications like UK Marketing Authorisation and ISO 9001, to compete in Scotland's public sector. With a focus on price and logistics, firms that can leverage their logistical capabilities while maintaining competitive pricing would find this contract appealing. The opportunity further extends to fostering business growth through the development of community benefits within the local region, aligning with the NHS Scotland Community Benefits Gateway. This scheme not only supports local organisations but also enhances a supplier’s corporate responsibility profile, indicating that firms with a strong interest in community engagement will have a favourable consideration.

## Notice

Supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone, methylphenidate, phenytoin sodium, sodium valproate, and valproic acid

Supply of carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone, methylphenidate, phenytoin sodium, sodium valproate, and valproic acid to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi supplier framework agreement per product line to seventeen (17) Framework Participants.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement 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.

All other psychiatry and neurology medicines

Supply of other psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award the Framework Agreement as a single supplier framework agreement per line to thirty-three (33). Framework Participants.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement 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/049343-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,686,538 |
| Lots value | £41,686,540 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,031,939 |

## 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 | 36 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; ALTURIX; AMAROX; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD TRADING AS SANOFI; CONSILIENT HEALTH; CRESCENT PHARMA; CST PHARMA; FLYNN PHARMA; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; GALVANY PHARMA; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS; JANSSEN CILAG; KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; LUNDBECK; LUPIN (EUROPE; MACURE PHARMA; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MEDICAL VALLEY; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; MSN LABS; NECESSITY SUPPLIES; NEURAXPHARM; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVUMGEN; OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICALS (UK; PFIZER; RANBAXY (UK; ROCHE PRODUCTS; ROVI BIOTECH; SANDOZ; SERB; STADA UK - THORNTON & ROSS; TEVA; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049343-2025
- 23 Apr 2025 at 08:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016382-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805467
- 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
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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