--- title: "NP38626 Compounded Aseptic Medicines" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0605a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0605a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0605a0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2026-01-14" --- # NP38626 Compounded Aseptic Medicines Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0605a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0605a0.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "NP38626 Compounded Aseptic Medicines" is currently active and hosted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The procurement is open under the open procedure method and involves the supply of pharmaceutical products across several lots to NHS Scotland. This opportunity is classified under the goods industry category with its delivery location throughout Scotland, as per the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 integration. The tender stage began on January 14, 2026, with a submission deadline set for February 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The estimated framework duration is 36 months, extendable by 12 months, with a total contract value estimated at £21,915,834. The specific award criteria for these lots focus on quality factors like product stability, communication, capacity, and contingency, alongside competitive pricing. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, particularly those capable of supplying compounded aseptic medicines to a centralised body such as NHS Scotland. The multi-lot framework allows both single supplier and multi-supplier participation, offering opportunities for both large corporations and well-prepared SMEs that can meet the tender's technical, economic, and environmental criteria. Businesses with the capability to support innovative community benefits initiatives, and those with robust quality control certifications, such as BS EN ISO 9001, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Participants are expected to engage with, and contribute to NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway, providing a platform for wider community engagement and sustainable business growth. ## Notice Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Compounded Aseptic Medicines Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: BORTEZOMIB CISPLATIN DOCETAXEL DOXORUBICIN GEMCITABINE INFLIXIMAB OXALIPLATIN TRASTUZUMAB VINCRISTINE Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. 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. Compounded Aseptic Medicines Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an un-ranked multi supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: BEVACIZUMAB CYTARABINE FLUOROURACIL PRE-FILLED PUMPS INSULIN METHOTREXATE NATALIZUMAB PACLITAXEL PANITUMUMAB TRASTUZUMAB VEDOLIZUMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. 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. Compounded Aseptic Medicines Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: EPIRUBICIN FLUOROURACIL IRINOTECAN METHOTREXATE NIVOLUMAB RITUXIMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. 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. Compounded Aseptic Medicines Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: CARBOPLATIN CETUXIMAB CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE PEMBROLIZUMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. 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/003074-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,915,834 | | Lots value | £21,915,834 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 14 Jan 2026 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003074-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818391 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/procurement-and-logistics/sustainability/access-our-community-benefit-gateway/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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