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title: "NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059bfa"
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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: "2026-03-02"
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# NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059bfa

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## Summary

The public procurement process spearheaded by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) concerns the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products. This procurement, categorised under 'Pharmaceutical products,' aims to cater to the needs of entities formed under the NHS Scotland Act 1978 and related Integrated Joint Boards in the UK region. The process, currently in the award stage, involves multiple lots including patches, oral products, inhalators, and sprays. The awards for this framework, signed on February 2026, involve various suppliers like MK Medicals (UK) and Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd among others. The framework agreement, valued at £18,446,000 GBP, utilises an open procedure and offers a potential extension of another 24 months. Key considerations in the tender process included sustainability criteria and pricing, with the deadline for submissions on 17th October 2025.

The tender provides lucrative avenues for businesses specializing in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those focusing on nicotine substitutes. Given the positive emphasis on sustainability and technical quality in selection criteria, businesses capable of innovation in packaging and recycling will find favourable grounds. Moreover, the inclusion of community benefits as a mandatory requirement extends further opportunities for businesses aiming to enhance their footprint in social responsibility. Suppliers with certifications like BS EN ISO 9001 and products meeting the Medical Devices Regulations will be positioned strongly in competing for this framework. The competitive field allows up to five successful participants per lot, promising robust competition in the sector, beneficial both for small to medium enterprises and large corporations. Businesses looking to expand within the NHS Scotland network can leverage this tender to consolidate their presence in the UK market.

## Notice

Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

NRT Patches

Supply of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products in the form of patches to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework per Lot to four (4) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) 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.

Oral NRT Products (Gum, Lozenges, Tablets)

Supply of oral nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of chewing gum, lozenges and tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi supplier framework per line to four (4) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) 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.

NRT Inhalators

Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of inhalators to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to two (2) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) 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.

NRT Mouth and Nasal Sprays

Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of mouth and nasal sprays to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to three (3) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-four (24) 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/018621-2026 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,446,000 |
| Lots value | £18,446,040 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,622,632 |

## 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 | DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; MK MEDICALS (UK; PERRIGO UK & IRELAND; PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018621-2026
- 17 Sep 2025 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057211-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810395
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824785
- 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

## Provenance

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