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title: "NP36126 Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801508"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-05-25"
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# NP36126 Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801508

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed herein concerns the tender for "NP36126 Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines" by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh. This process, within the industry category of health, was conducted as an open procedure aimed at supplying antibiotics and related medicines to NHS Scotland. The tender was initiated on 7 January 2026, with the tender period closing on 6 February 2026, followed by the award process starting immediately on the same date. The procurement has moved beyond the planning and tender stages and reached the award stage by 25 May 2026. The location of delivery spans all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 within the UKM region.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in pharmaceutical products, given the significant contract value of £88,941,093 over a 36-month period with a potential 12-month extension. Companies oriented towards logistics and distribution efficiency, as well as those compliant with UK regulatory standards, will be well-suited to compete for such frameworks, given the evaluation criteria that prioritise delivery capabilities and price competitiveness. This is an excellent opportunity for both large-scale enterprises and SMEs to gain entry or expand their footprint in the healthcare supply sector, supporting NHS Scotland's objective to maintain a steady supply of essential medicines.

## Notice

Supply of Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Antibiotic, Antiviral & Genito Urinary Medicines

Supply of Antibiotic, Antiviral & Genito Urinary Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line to thirty-nine (39) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Tobramycin, Colistimethate and Dornase Alfa Medicines for Inhalation

Supply of Tobramycin, Colistimethate and Dornase Alfa Medicines for Inhalation to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to three (3) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Emergency Planning Antibiotics

Supply of Emergency Planning Antibiotics to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line to four (4) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Antibiotics for supply to the National NHS Pharmaceutical Specials Service (PSS)

Supply of Antibiotics for supply to the National NHS Pharmaceutical Specials Service (PSS) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line to nine (9) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials -single vials

Supply of Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials -single vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 10 vial pack

Supply of Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 10 vial pack to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 5 vial pack

Supply of Vancomycin 1g & 500mg powder for solution for infusion vials - 5 vial pack to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework 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.

Teicoplanin 200mg & 400mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials - single vials

Supply of Teicoplanin 200mg & 400mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials - single vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single supplier framework.

Renewal: This framework 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=MAY556480 |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,941,093 |
| Lots value | £88,941,093 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,920,689 |

## 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 | 42 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AMAROX; ARCADIA PHARMA LIMITED T/A ARCADIA MEDICAL; ASPIRE PHARMA; B. BRAUN MEDICAL; BOWMED IBISQUS; CHIESI; CONSILIENT HEALTH; CRESCENT PHARMA; DRUGSRUS; FLYNN PHARMA; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; FRESENIUS KABI; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; HAMELN PHARMA; INFECTOPHARM (UK; KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; MILPHARM; MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS; MSN LABS; NECESSITY SUPPLIES; NEON HEALTHCARE; NOVUMGEN; PERENNIAL PHARMA; PFIZER; RANBAXY (UK; REIG JOFRE; RENASCIENCE PHARMA; ROSEMONT PHARMACEUTICALS; RPH PHARMA; SANDOZ; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; STADA UK - THORNTON & ROSS; STRIDES PHARMA; TEVA; TILLOMED LABORATORIES; VIATRIS HEALTHCARE; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 25 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556480
- 7 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546601

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546601
  NP36126 Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines - Supply of Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556480
  NP36126 Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines - Supply of Antibiotic & Genito Urinary Medicines to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801508
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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