--- title: "NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810395" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810395" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810395.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810395.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-09-17" --- # NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810395 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810395) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810395.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products, under the title "NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products." The tender is focused on the health industry and is set in the UK region, specifically targeting all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and Integrated Joint Boards from the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17th October 2025 at 12:00 PM. This tender has a total estimated value of £18,446,000 and will be conducted through electronic submission, supporting goods classified under CPV codes 33600000 and 33693200. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of nicotine replacement therapy products, specifically those offering patches, gum, lozenges, tablets, inhalators, and mouth and nasal sprays. Businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying these products and comply with UK regulatory requirements are well-suited to compete. The procurement process seeks to engage up to five suppliers per product line through a multi-supplier framework, encouraging competition and innovation in sustainability and packaging. With a contract period that may extend up to 48 months and options for renewal, the tender offers a long-term engagement opportunity with NHS Scotland, potentially expanding market presence and enhancing business portfolios for participating suppliers. ## Notice Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products to NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information NRT Patches Supply of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products in the form of patches to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of five (5) Framework Participants. 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 twenty-four (24) 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. Oral NRT Products (Gum, Lozenges, Tablets) Supply of oral nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of chewing gum, lozenges and tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of five (5) Framework Participants. 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 twenty-four (24) 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. NRT Inhalators Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of inhalators to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of five (5) Framework Participants. 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 twenty-four (24) 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. NRT Mouth and Nasal Sprays Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of mouth and nasal sprays to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of five (5) Framework Participants. 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 twenty-four (24) 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=SEP539377 | | 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 | 17 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,446,000 | | Lots value | £18,446,040 | | 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 - 33693200 - Nicotine substitutes ## Release History - 17 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539377 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539377 NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products - Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products to NHS Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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-r6ebe6-0000810395 - 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/go/40723324019981216D37 - 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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