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title: "HIV Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff84"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# HIV Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff84

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focuses on the supply of HIV Medicines to NHS Scotland. This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category with the CPV classification 33600000 and operates as an open procedure. The procurement stage has reached completion, with contracts already awarded as of 17th April 2026. Located in Edinburgh, UK, the procurement was conducted under the legal framework of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with provisions for a framework agreement lasting 24 months, extendable for an additional 24 months. The tender comprises two lots: Generic HIV Medicines and Branded HIV Medicines, estimated at £3,636,988 and £79,068,428 respectively. Award end date for tender submissions was 4th February 2026.

This opportunity presents substantial prospects for business growth, particularly for large pharmaceutical companies capable of delivering both generic and branded HIV medications. The open procurement procedure encouraged a broad spectrum of suppliers, with firms such as Amarox Limited, Janssen-Cilag Ltd, and Gilead Sciences Ltd engaging successfully. Businesses aligned with the NHS supply chain and capable of meeting extensive technical requirements, including compliance with MHRA guidelines and possessing ISO 9001 certification, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the integration of community benefits into the agreement underscores the potential for companies to contribute to social value initiatives, further enhancing their business reputation and community standing.

## Notice

Supply of HIV Medicines to NHS Scotland

### Lot Information

Generic HIV Medicines

Supply of generic HIV medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority awards this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of 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

Branded HIV Medicines

Supply of branded HIV medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority awards this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line. NOTE: Biktarvy and Genvoya are awarded as unranked multi supplier framework agreements to a maximum of 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042069-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,900,000 |
| Lots value | £89,690,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,705,416 |

## 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 PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 14 |
| Supplier names | AMAROX; CST PHARMA; DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; GILEAD SCIENCES; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; JANSSEN-CILAG; LUPIN HEALTHCARE; MERCK SHARP & DOHME; MILPHARM; MSN LABS; ORIFARM; SUN PHARMA; VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE; VIIV HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042069-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000393-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819080
- 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

## Provenance

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