--- title: "NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805467" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805467" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805467.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805467.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-08-18" --- # NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805467 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805467) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805467.json) ## Summary The NHS National Services Scotland, a central purchasing body, has successfully completed the procurement process titled "NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines." This initiative marked under the "Health" industry category focuses on the supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland, scheduled to serve entities formed under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contracting process has reached the "Award" stage as of 18th August 2025. The contracts were signed on 25th July 2025. The delivery is planned across various regions in the UK, with a main emphasis on regions overseen by Integrated Joint Boards in Scotland. The procurement presents significant opportunities for large pharmaceutical companies, as the framework agreement spans thirty-six months, with a potential twelve-month extension. Products of interest include carbamazepine, lamotrigine, and other crucial medicines listed under separate lots for specialised categories of neuropsychiatric medicines. Companies equipped to manage significant supplies and logistics, such as Accord-UK Ltd, GlaxoSmithKline, and Pfizer Ltd, were among the numerous suppliers awarded. This procurement serves as a robust platform for large-scale suppliers looking to expand within the NHS network, particularly those focusing on psychiatric and neurology healthcare solutions. The emphasis on quality and price ensures that competitors can showcase their strength in providing reliable and cost-efficient healthcare products. ## 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 has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi supplier framework agreement per product line to seventeen (17) Framework Participants. 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 to thirty-three (33). Framework Participants. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537147 | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £7,031,939 | ## 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 | 36 | | Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; ALTURIX; AMAROX; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD TRADING AS SANOFI; CONSILIENT HEALTH; CRESCENT PHARMA; CST PHARMA; FLYNN PHARMA; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; GALVANY PHARMA; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS; JANSSEN CILAG; KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; LUNDBECK; LUPIN (EUROPE; MACURE PHARMA; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MEDICAL VALLEY; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; MSN LABS; NECESSITY SUPPLIES; NEURAXPHARM; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVUMGEN; OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICALS (UK; PFIZER; RANBAXY (UK; ROCHE PRODUCTS; ROVI BIOTECH; SANDOZ; SERB; STADA UK - THORNTON & ROSS; TEVA; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 18 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537147 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537147 NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines - Supply of psychiatry and neurology 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-r6ebe6-0000805467 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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