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title: "Psychiatry Generic Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000498530"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2017-09-20"
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# Psychiatry Generic Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000498530

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a Framework Agreement titled "Psychiatry Generic Medicines" initiated by the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, located at Gyle Square, Edinburgh. The procurement, classified under the healthcare industry, involves supplying generic medicines to various health boards across NHS Scotland. The current stage is complete, with an open procedure method used for this tender. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 12th July 2017 and the award date of contracts on 11th September 2017. The estimated total value of the contract spans over 24 months, with a potential 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies and suppliers of generic medicines looking to expand their market presence in the UK healthcare sector. Businesses that specialise in producing or distributing generic medications, particularly those with valid UK or EMA Marketing Authorisations, would be well-positioned to compete. The framework allows for multiple suppliers, making it accessible for a range of businesses to collaborate with NHS Scotland and fulfil various product lines as specified in the lots detailed in the tender.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of generic medicines listed in Section Four (4) of the British National Formulary (BNF) to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into five (5) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot are contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

Carbamazepine in a range of presentations

Supply of Carbamazepine in a range of presentations to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award a multi-supplier unranked framework by product line to an envisaged maximum of six (6) Suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to 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.

Lamotrigine tablets and dispersible tablets

Supply of Lamotrigine tablets and dispersible tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award a multi-supplier unranked framework by product line to an envisaged maximum of six (6) Suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to 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.

Sodium Valproate in a range of presentations

Supply of Sodium Valproate in a range of presentations to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award a multi-supplier unranked framework by product line to an envisaged maximum of six (6) Suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to 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.

Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone film coated tablets

Supply of Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone film coated tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award a multi-supplier unranked framework by product line to an envisaged maximum of six (6) Suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to 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 Generic Medicines

Supply of all other Generic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award each line within this lot to a single supplier.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further period of up to 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296235 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,744,257 |
| Lots value | £13,744,257 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| 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

- 20 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296235
- 12 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289589
- 8 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285757

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285757
  Psychiatry Generic Medicines - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of generic medicines listed in Section Four (4) of the British National Formulary (BNF) to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into five (5) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot are contained in section II.2 of this notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296235
  Psychiatry Generic Medicines - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of generic medicines listed in Section Four (4) of the British National Formulary (BNF) to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into five (5) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot are contained in section II.2 of this notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000498530
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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