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title: "Generic Medicines Transition Tender"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000680342"
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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: "2022-05-20"
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# Generic Medicines Transition Tender

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000680342

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Generic Medicines Transition Tender". This tender, focused on the health industry, involves the supply of a range of generic medicines to health boards throughout NHS Scotland. The procurement operates under an open procedure and has been split into seven individual framework agreements. Key dates include the bidding deadline on 10 March 2022 and a contract award date set for the same day, with the overall process commencing on 1 May 2022 and set to conclude by 31 January 2024 for various lots and agreements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those capable of supplying large quantities of generic medicines. With the NHS being a centrally coordinated body for public health, businesses with valid UK marketing authorisations, strong logistics capabilities, and experience in meeting stringent healthcare standards are well-positioned to compete. Companies providing a variety of generic medications, especially those that fall under the classifications of analgesics, anesthetics, and other specialised medicines, would find the tender advantageous for expanding their market share within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This Procurement is for the supply of a range of Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into 7 individual Framework Agreements. Full details of each individual Framework Agreement is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

NP35922b - Treprostinil Solution for Infusion & Beclometasone / Formoterol Inhaler

The Supply of Treprostinil Solution for Infusion to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The authority has not awarded the Beclometasone / Formoterol Inhaler. The authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 30.04.23

NP39722b - Sorafenib & Thalidomide Tablets

The Supply of Sorafenib & Thalidomide Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.23

NP35922c - Pirfenidone Tablets

Supply of Pirfenidone Tablets in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within the single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 30.04.23

NP39722c - Sunitinib Tablets

Supply of Sunitinib Tablets in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within this single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.23

NP39822b - Deferasirox dispersible tablets, Hyoscine butylbromide tablets, Sapropterin soluble tablets & Tolvaptan Tablets

Supply of Deferasirox dispersible tablets, Sapropterin soluble tablets & Tolvaptan tablets in a range of presentations. The authority will not be awarding Hyoscine butylbromide tablets. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within this single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.07.23

NP40922b - Oxycodone/Naloxone Tablets

The Supply of Oxycodone/Naloxone Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.24

NP40922c - Analgesics, Anaesthetics & Musculoskeletal Generic Medicines

The supply of additional generic medicines used as Analgesics, Anaesthetics & to treat musculoskeletal conditions. This includes the supply of Co-Codamol, Ibuprofen & Paracetamol in a range of presentations. The authority has awarded each line to a single Framework Participant within this single supplier Framework Agreement. Start Date: 01.05.22 End Date: 31.01.24

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448949 |
| 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 | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,343,989 |
| Lots value | £7,543,954 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,798,519 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AGUETTANT; AOP ORPHAN; B.BRAUN MEDICAL; BAYER; BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS; DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; MARTINDALE PHARMA; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; PIRAMAL CC; SANDOZ; TEVA; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448949
- 9 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440209
- 8 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440137

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440137
  Generic Medicines Transition Tender - This Procurement is for the supply of a range of Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into 7 individual Framework Agreements. Full details of each individual Framework Agreement is contained in section II.2 of this notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448949
  Generic Medicines Transition Tender - This Procurement is for the supply of a range of Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into 7 individual Framework Agreements. Full details of each individual Framework Agreement is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680342
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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