--- title: "NP38625 Compounded Aseptic Medicines" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803114" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803114" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803114.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803114.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-12-23" --- # NP38625 Compounded Aseptic Medicines Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803114 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803114) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803114.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is seeking suppliers for the "NP38625 Compounded Aseptic Medicines" tender. This tender involves the supply of compounded aseptic medicines across NHS Scotland, presented as four active lots. These medicines are critical to entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and affiliated Integrated Joint Boards. The procurement is being processed under an open procedure, with electronic submissions due by 1st September 2025. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, aiming to initiate the award period on the same date. Located in Edinburgh, this initiative is classified under the "Health" industry category and holds a total estimated contract value of £21,944,507 GBP. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly those producing or distributing bispecific molecules like carboplatin, cetuximab, and others specified across the lots. Businesses with a proven track record and the capacity to meet technical and quality standards, such as possessing a valid MHRA Manufacturing Specials License and ISO 9001 certification, could benefit greatly from engaging in this framework. Additionally, suppliers who have a commitment to sustainability, as evidenced by a Climate Change Plan in accordance with NHS Scotland's standards, will be highly appealing. Given the scope and length of the potential contracts, firms capable of delivering community benefits would be well-positioned to compete and grow by aligning with NHS Scotland’s objectives. ## Notice Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Compounded Aseptic Medicines Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: CARBOPLATIN CETUXIMAB CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE PEMBROLIZUMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. 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. Compounded Aseptic Medicines Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: EPIRUBICIN FLUOROURACIL IRINOTECAN METHOTREXATE NIVOLUMAB RITUXIMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. 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. Compounded Aseptic Medicines Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: BORTEZOMIB CISPLATIN DOCETAXEL DOXORUBICIN GEMCITABINE INFLIXIMAB OXALIPLATIN TRASTUZUMAB VINCRISTINE Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. 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. Compounded Aseptic Medicines Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an un-ranked multi supplier framework to a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants. Molecules included within this Lot are as follows: BEVACIZUMAB CYTARABINE FLUOROURACIL PRE-FILLED PUMPS INSULIN METHOTREXATE NATALIZUMAB PACLITAXEL PANITUMUMAB TRASTUZUMAB VEDOLIZUMAB Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. 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=DEC546244 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,944,507 | | Lots value | £21,915,834 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546244 - 30 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535751 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535751 NP38625 Compounded Aseptic Medicines - Supply of Compounded Aseptic Medicines to NHS Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546244 NP38625 Compounded Aseptic Medicines - Supply of Compounded Aseptic 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-r6ebe6-0000803114 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts - 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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