--- title: "NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796785" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796785" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796785.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796785.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-04-23" --- # NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796785 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796785) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796785.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the tender phase of a procurement process for the supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines. This open procedure, titled "NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines," is categorized under the health industry. It involves the delivery of medicines to entities within the NHS Scotland network. The procurement takes place in the UKM region, primarily Edinburgh, and aims to establish a three-year framework agreement with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 23 May 2025, with the award period commencing the same day. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for pharmaceutical suppliers specialising in psychiatry and neurology medicines. The multi-lot framework can accommodate multiple suppliers, enhancing competitiveness in this sector. Businesses possessing a valid UK Marketing Authorisation and certified with BS EN ISO 9001 are ideally positioned to compete. Due to the sizeable contract value of approximately £41.7 million GBP, this tender could substantially contribute to business growth. Additionally, suppliers are encouraged to engage with NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway, which could further augment their recognition and integration within local communities. ## Notice Supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone, methylphenidate, phenytoin sodium, sodium valproate, and valproic acid Supply of carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone, methylphenidate, phenytoin sodium, sodium valproate, and valproic acid to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi supplier framework agreement per product line to a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of 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 and neurology medicines Supply of other psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award the Framework Agreement as a single supplier framework agreement per line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents. Renewal: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of 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=APR528778 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £41,686,538 | | Lots value | £41,686,540 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 23 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528778 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528778 NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines - Supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796785 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/procurement-and-logistics/sustainability/access-our-community-benefit-gateway/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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