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title: "Contraceptive Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000820742"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# Contraceptive Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820742

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, widely recognised as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the tender stage for a framework agreement for the supply of Contraceptive Medicines. This procurement opportunity, titled "Contraceptive Medicines," is categorised under the health industry and involves multiple lots, each for different contraceptive products such as oral tablets, intrauterine devices, implants, injections, and other related items. The framework agreement will benefit health boards under the NHS Scotland Act 1978 and Integrated Joint Boards pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Being managed through an open procurement procedure, the tender remains available for electronic submission through the Public Tenders Scotland portal until 12th March 2026.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies within the pharmaceutical sector that manufacture or supply healthcare products, notably contraceptive solutions. Given the framework's substantial total value of approximately £12,017,956, it encourages robust participation by allowing submissions for up to five lots per supplier. Businesses with strong logistics capabilities and compliance with quality assurance standards, such as BS EN ISO 9001, are well-positioned to succeed. Moreover, engagement in eco-friendly practices and a commitment to community benefits can further enhance prospects. This procurement offers substantial multi-year opportunities, including potential extensions subject to performance, ensuring a sustainable revenue stream for successful suppliers.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Contraceptive Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into five (5) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

Oral Contraceptive Tablets

Supply of Oral Contraceptive Tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Unranked Multi-Supplier Framework on Line-by-Line Basis. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of two (2) times 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.

Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device

Supply of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Unranked Multi-Supplier Framework on Line-by-Line Basis. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of two (2) times 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.

Contraceptives Implants

Supply of Contraceptives Implants to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Single Supplier Framework on Line-by-Line Basis. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of two (2) times 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.

Contraceptives Injections

Supply of Contraceptives Injections to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Single Supplier Framework on Line-by-Line Basis. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of two (2) times 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.

All Other Contraceptive Products

Supply of All Other Contraceptive Products to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a Single Supplier Framework on Line-by-Line Basis. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of two (2) times 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=FEB549254 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,017,956 |
| Lots value | £15,022,460 |
| 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

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549254

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549254
  Contraceptive Medicines - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Contraceptive Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into five (5) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

## Notice URLs

- 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-r6ebe6-0000820742
- 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/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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