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title: "Psychiatry Generic Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000583846"
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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: "2019-09-13"
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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-r6ebe6-0000583846

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), involves a Framework Agreement titled "Psychiatry Generic Medicines" intended for the supply of generic pharmaceuticals to health boards across NHS Scotland. This procurement falls under the "Health" industry category and is currently in the Award stage. The tender method applied is open procedure, with a total estimated value of £10,701,414. Key dates include the submission deadline on 24th June 2019, followed by the contract award date starting on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in generic medications. Companies that can demonstrate valid UK or EMA Marketing Authorisations and possess compliance with quality assurance standards, such as BS EN ISO 9001, would be well-suited to participate in this competitive process. Participation may lead to substantial contracts spanning a duration of 24 months, with the potential for a 12-month extension, thus allowing suppliers to establish long-term relationships with NHS health boards.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Psychiatry Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into seven (7) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

Carbamazepine tablets, suppositories, modified release tablets and liquid

Supply of carbamazepine tablets, suppositories, modified release tablets and liquid to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement for the Lot and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Suppliers will be awarded.

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 in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement for the Lot and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Suppliers will be awarded.

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 in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Suppliers will be awarded.

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 tablets, modified release tablets, capsules and granules, injection, solution, liquid and syrup

Supply of sodium valproate tablets, modified release tablets, capsules and granules, injection, solution, liquid and syrup to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Suppliers will be awarded.

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.

Phenytoin sodium capsules, tablets and ampoules

Supply of phenytoin sodium capsules, tablets and ampoules to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Suppliers will be awarded.

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.

Midazolam oromucosal solution

Supply of midazolam oromucosal solution to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Suppliers will be awarded.

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 Psychiatry Generic Medicines

Supply of all other Psychiatry Generic Medicines to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding 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=SEP366170 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,701,414 |
| Lots value | £10,701,414 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,238,347 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD HEALTHCARE; ASPIRE PHARMA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD TRADING AS SANOFI; CONSILIENT HEALTH; CREO PHARMA; CRESCENT PHARMA; DESITIN PHARMA; DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; GSK; JANSSEN-CILAG; KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MERCURY PHARMA GROUP; MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS; MYLAN UK HEALTHCARE; NOUMED LIFE SCIENCES; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; PANPHARMA; PFIZER; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; SYRI LIMITED T/A THAME LABORATORIES; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366170
- 20 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354850

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354850
  Psychiatry Generic Medicines - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Psychiatry Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into seven (7) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366170
  Psychiatry Generic Medicines - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Psychiatry Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into seven (7) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

## Notice URLs

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