--- title: "NP41125 Immunosuppressant Medicines" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798869" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798869" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798869.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798869.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-08-29" --- # NP41125 Immunosuppressant Medicines Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798869 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798869) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798869.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "NP41125 Immunosuppressant Medicines" contract was conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is responsible for procuring medicines for NHS Scotland. The contract falls under the health industry category and is specifically aimed at supplying immunosuppressant medicines. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement process used an open procedure to engage suitable suppliers. The key stages involved include the tender period ending on 16 June 2025, followed by an award on 16 June 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 3,437,024, is set to benefit all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, as well as any Integrated Joint Boards established under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 14 August 2025. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those capable of supplying immunosuppressant medicines. With an unranked multi-supplier framework, the contract provides a competitive environment for large suppliers, as evidenced by the selection of seven suppliers: Astellas, Chiesi Limited, Pfizer Ltd, Roche Products Ltd, Rosemont Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz, and Teva UK Ltd. This procurement process allows businesses to expand their market reach within the public health sector in Scotland, contributing to long-term growth. Companies with robust logistics capabilities and competitive pricing strategies are particularly well-suited to vie for similar opportunities in future procurements by NHS Scotland. ## Notice Supply of immunosuppressant medicines to NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Supply of Immunosuppressant Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this framework as an unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of five (5) Framework Participants. This has been awarded to the seven (7) suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538022 | | 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 | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,144,000 | | Lots value | £3,144,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,437,024 | ## 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 | ASTELLAS; CHIESI; PFIZER; ROCHE PRODUCTS; ROSEMONT PHARMACEUTICALS; SANDOZ; TEVA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 29 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538022 - 15 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530396 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530396 NP41125 Immunosuppressant Medicines - Supply of immunosuppressant medicines to NHS Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538022 NP41125 Immunosuppressant Medicines - Supply of immunosuppressant medicines to NHS Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798869 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - 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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