--- title: "NP Generic Medicines Transition Tender (October 2023)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000738823" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738823" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000738823.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000738823.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2023-09-26" --- # NP Generic Medicines Transition Tender (October 2023) Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000738823 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738823) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000738823.json) ## Summary The NHS National Services Scotland has awarded the NP Generic Medicines Transition Tender for the supply of a range of Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland, split into four individual Framework Agreements. The tender is at the award stage and was completed on 26th September 2023. The procurement offers business growth opportunities in the healthcare sector, particularly for suppliers of generic medicines. Key dates include the contract signing on 26th September 2023. This tender by NHS Scotland presents opportunities for businesses supplying generic medicines to expand their market presence. With a focus on various generic medicines, businesses of all scales can compete, from SMEs to large enterprises. Supplier roles include Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd, Selective Supplies Ltd, Teva UK Ltd, Thornton & Ross, and Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure for goods category. ## 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 four (4) individual Framework Agreements. Full details of each individual Framework Agreement is contained in section II.2 of this notice. ### Lot Information NP40923a Sugammadex Supply of Sugammadex solution for injection vials, in a range of presentations to NHS Scotland. The Authority will be awarding each line to a single Framework Participant within the single supplier Framework Agreement. NP36123a Atovaquone Supply of Atovaquone 750mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free to NHS Scotland. The Authority will be awarding the product line to a single Framework Participant within the single supplier Framework Agreement. NP35923a Apixaban Supply of Apixaban tablets in a range of presentations. The Authority will be awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to five (5) suppliers awarded to each line. NP39723a Bexarotene Supply of Bexarotene 75mg capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority will be awarding the product line to a single Framework Participant within the single supplier Framework Agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489121 | | 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, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Sep 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,972,000 | | Lots value | £4,971,991 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £845,242 | ## 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) ("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 | 7 | | Supplier names | CELIX PHARMA; DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 26 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489121 - 14 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483793 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483793 NP Generic Medicines Transition Tender (October 2023) - This Procurement is for the supply of a range of Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into four (4) 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=SEP489121 NP Generic Medicines Transition Tender (October 2023) - This Procurement is for the supply of a range of Generic Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into four (4) individual Framework Agreements. Full details of each individual Framework Agreement is contained in section II.2 of this notice. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738823 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738823. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000738823.json.