--- title: "Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Medicines" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791617" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791617" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791617.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791617.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-07-25" --- # Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Medicines Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791617 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791617) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791617.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process involving the supply of Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Medicines. This tender, identified by the frame agreement NP39825, was aimed at supplying health boards across NHS Scotland, with goods divided into fourteen categories, each regarded as a "lot". Located in Edinburgh, the buying organisation utilized an open procurement method, culminating in contracts signed on 1st July 2025. With a procurement category focused on goods in the health sector, and deliveries intended for entities under the NHS Scotland Act, this tender reflects a significant move in the pharmaceutical procurement space to ensure efficient distribution of essential medicines. This framework agreement presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specializing in pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. Given the diverse range of medicines needed, businesses ranging from large-scale pharmaceutical companies to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to engage in considerable contracting opportunities. The open procedure allows multiple suppliers to participate, fostering competition and offering an avenue for businesses with robust logistical capabilities (an award criterion valued at 5% for logistics) and competitive pricing strategies (accounting for 95% of the award criteria) to secure substantial contracts. The inclusion of community benefits also allows businesses to further align with NHS Scotland's initiatives, enhancing their presence in the public sector procurement market. ## Notice This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into fourteen (14) 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 Intravenous (IV) Iron Supply of Intravenous (IV) Iron to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework per line . Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Diabetes & Weight Management Supply of Diabetes & Weight Management to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework per line . Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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 Presentations Supply of All Other Presentations to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework per line . Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Mesalazine Oral/Rectal Preparations Supply of Mesalazine Oral/Rectal Preparations to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Desferoxamine Injections Supply of Desferrioxamine Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Dexamethasone Injections Supply of Dexamethasone Injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Macrogol Oral Powder & Solutions Supply of Macrogol to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Magnesium Sulfate Injection Supply of Magnesium Sulfate Injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Colecalciferol & Calcium Carbonate Tablets Supply of Colecalciferol & Calcium Carbonate Tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Budesonide Oral/Rectal Preparations Supply of Budesonide Oral/Rectal Preparations to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Pancreatin Capsules Supply of Pancreatin Capsules to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Trientine Tablets Supply of Trientine Tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework per line . Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Teriparatide Injections Supply of Teriparatide Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Tolvaptan Tablets Supply of Tolvaptan Tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework per line . Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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. Sapropterin & Deferasirox Tablets Supply of Sapropterin & Deferasirox Tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework per line . Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty-four (24) 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=JUL535500 | | 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 | 25 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,086,472 | | Lots value | £80,086,466 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £48,954,512 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, 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 | 46 | | Supplier names | ACCORD; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; BROWN AND BURK; COLONIS PHARMA; CONSILIENT HEALTH; CRESCENT PHARMA; CST PHARMA; DR FALK PHARMA; DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; ENNOGEN HEALTHCARE; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; FLYNN PHARMA; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; GALEN; GEDEON RICHTER; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; HAMELN PHARMA; KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; KYOWA KIRIN INTERNATIONAL NEWCO; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS; NECESSITY SUPPLIES; NORGINE PHARMACEUTICALS; ORPHALAN; OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICALS (UK; PANPHARMA; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; RANBAXY (UK; ROSEMONT PHARMACEUTICALS; RPH PHARMA; SANDOZ; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; STIRLING ANGLIAN PHARMACEUTICALS; SVP PHARMA; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; TYPHARM; UNIVAR SOLUTIONS; VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE; VIFOR PHARMA; WAYMADE; WOCKHARDT; ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 25 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535500 - 3 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525001 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525001 Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Medicines - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into fifteen (15) 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=JUL535500 Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Medicines - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition & Blood Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into fourteen (14) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". 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