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title: "NP36126 Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060087"
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published: "2026-05-25"
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# NP36126 Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060087

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is managing a procurement process for the supply of "NP36126 Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines." This initiative falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is crucial for NHS Scotland. The procurement is organized as a framework agreement covering several lots, including antibiotics, antibacterials, and inhalation medicines. This open procedure, complying with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, supports both NHS entities and Integrated Joint Boards established under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The tender was initially announced on 7th January 2026, with proposals having a submission deadline of 6th February 2026. The process emphasizes quality aspects such as logistics, delivery schedules, and product expiry dates, alongside competitive pricing.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for a variety of pharmaceutical companies. Enterprises capable of offering high-quality, competitively priced pharmaceutical products with established supply chains to NHS regions can potentially benefit. The framework allows for a diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to participate, evidenced by the multiple awards across eight distinct lots. Companies with strong expertise in logistics, evidence of compliance with MHRA standards, and the capability for timely delivery are particularly well-suited to meet the framework requirements. Moreover, the inclusion of community benefits as a contract condition offers participating firms an opportunity to enhance their corporate social responsibility profiles by contributing to local Scottish communities.

## Notice

Supply of Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Antibiotic, Antiviral & Genito Urinary Medicines

Supply of Antibiotic, Antiviral & Genito Urinary Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line to thirty-nine (39) Framework Participants.

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.

Tobramycin, Colistimethate and Dornase Alfa Medicines for Inhalation

Supply of Tobramycin, Colistimethate and Dornase Alfa Medicines for Inhalation to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product 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 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.

Emergency Planning Antibiotics

Supply of Emergency Planning Antibiotics to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product 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 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.

Antibiotics for supply to the National NHS Pharmaceutical Specials Service (PSS)

Supply of Antibiotics for supply to the National NHS Pharmaceutical Specials Service (PSS) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line to nine (9) Framework Participants.

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.

Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials -single vials

Supply of Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials -single vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single 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.

Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 10 vial pack

Supply of Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 10 vial pack to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single 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.

Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 5 vial pack

Supply of Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 5 vial pack to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single 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.

Teicoplanin 200mg & 400mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials - single vials

Supply of Teicoplanin 200mg & 400mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials - single vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single 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/048330-2026 |
| 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 | 25 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,941,093 |
| Lots value | £88,941,093 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,920,689 |

## 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 | 42 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AMAROX; ARCADIA PHARMA LIMITED T/A ARCADIA MEDICAL; ASPIRE PHARMA; B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BOWMED IBISQUS; CHIESI; CONSILIENT HEALTH; CRESCENT PHARMA; DRUGSRUS; FLYNN PHARMA; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; FRESENIUS KABI; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; HAMELN PHARMA; INFECTOPHARM (UK; KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; MILPHARM; MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS; MSN LABS; NECESSITY SUPPLIES; NEON HEALTHCARE; NOVUMGEN; PERENNIAL PHARMA; PFIZER; RANBAXY (UK; REIG JOFRE; RENASCIENCE PHARMA; ROSEMONT PHARMACEUTICALS; RPH PHARMA; SANDOZ; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; STADA UK - THORNTON & ROSS; STRIDES PHARMA; TEVA; TILLOMED LABORATORIES; VIATRIS HEALTHCARE; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 25 May 2026 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048330-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000883-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801508
- 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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