--- title: "NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824785" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824785" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824785.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824785.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2026-03-02" --- # NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824785 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824785) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824785.json) ## Summary The procurement titled "NP46225 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products" was spearheaded by The Common Services Agency, widely recognised as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement falls under the health industry category and is designated to serve all entities constituted under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The process reached the award stage on 2nd March 2026, with contracts actively signed on 24th February 2026. This open procedure aimed at acquiring nicotine replacement therapy products, including patches, oral products such as gum and lozenges, inhalators, and sprays across several lots, signifying a procurement scale demonstrating a proactive approach in healthcare supply management within the region UKM. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for suppliers in the nicotine replacement sector. Businesses with innovative sustainable packaging and competitive pricing were key in the multi-supplier framework, opening pathways for both large enterprises such as Dr Reddy's Laboratories and Perrigo UK & Ireland, as well as SMEs like MK Medicals (UK) and PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT LTD. These suppliers are poised to expand their presence within the Scottish healthcare market. The framework agreement, covering twenty-four months with a possible extension, allows suppliers to contribute significantly to NHS Scotland's ongoing public health initiatives. For companies specialising in pharmaceutical goods, this contract underscores the increasing demand and offers a vital opportunity to align with public health demands, ensuring strategic expansion and synergy in delivering medical supplies nationwide. ## 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 has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework per Lot to four (4) Framework Participants. 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 has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi supplier framework per line to four (4) Framework Participants. NRT Inhalators Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of inhalators to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to two (2) Framework Participants. NRT Mouth and Nasal Sprays Supply of nicotine replacement therapy products in the form of mouth and nasal sprays to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework per line to three (3) Framework Participants. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550711 | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £18,622,632 | ## 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 | 4 | | Supplier names | DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; MK MEDICALS (UK; PERRIGO UK & IRELAND; PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 33693200 - Nicotine substitutes ## Release History - 2 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550711 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550711 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 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824785 - 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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