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# Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cardiovascular-respiratory-medicines-ocds-h6vhtk-02a300). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority"): "Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: Value not published. 14 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-common-services-agency-more-commonly-known-as-nhs-nation-GB-FTS-4546)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 14
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Pharmaceutical products
- **Delivery Location:** UKM
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02a300`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cardiovascular-respiratory-medicines-ocds-h6vhtk-02a300#tl-md)

## Description
This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland.
The Goods have been split into fifteen (15) categories, each of which is identified as a “Lot”. Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

## Lots (14)
### Lot 1: Epoprostenol powder and solvent (pH10.5) for solution for infusion vials
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Epoprostenol 500mcg and 1.5mg powder and solvent (pH10.5) for solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded all products within this lot to a single supplier.

### Lot 2: Epoprostenol powder and solvent (pH12) for solution for infusion vials
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Epoprostenol 500mcg and 1.5mg powder and solvent (pH12) for solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded all presentations within this lot to a single supplier.

### Lot 3: Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Pre-filled syringes
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Pre-filled syringes to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line to a single supplier.

### Lot 4: Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Auto Injector Devices
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Auto Injector Devices to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line to a single supplier.

### Lot 5: Fondaparinux Sodium Pre-filled Syringes
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Fondaparinux Sodium Pre-filled Syringes to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to two (2) Framework Participants.

### Lot 7: Isosorbide Mononitrate Modified Release Capsules and Tablets
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Isosorbide Mononitrate Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to six (6) Framework Participants.

### Lot 8: Diltiazem Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Diltiazem Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to six (6) Framework Participants.

### Lot 9: Verapamil Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Verapamil Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line to a single supplier.

### Lot 10: Nifedipine Modified Release Capsules and Tablets
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Nifedipine Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to three (3) Framework Participants.

### Lot 11: Theophylline Modified Release Capsules and Tablets
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Theophylline Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line to a single supplier.

### Lot 12: Branded and Branded Generic Inhalers
- **Lot id:** `12`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Branded and Branded Generic Inhalers to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement to six (6) Framework Participants.

### Lot 13: Bosentan Tablets
- **Lot id:** `13`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Bosentan Tablets to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a multi-supplier unranked framework to five (5) Framework Participants.

### Lot 14: Iloprost Medicines
- **Lot id:** `14`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of Iloprost Solutions for Infusion and Nebuliser solutions, to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis to three (3) supplier...

### Lot 15: All other Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines
- **Lot id:** `15`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply of all other Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each line within this lot to a single supplier.

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (14)
- **Award:** Epoprostenol powder and solvent (pH10.5) for solution for infusion vials (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Mercury Pharma Group**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-11329`
  - Value: £112,197 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Theophylline Modified Release Capsules and Tablets (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-10`
  - Supplier(s): **Napp Pharmaceuticals**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-170595`
  - Value: £17,157 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Branded and Branded Generic Inhalers (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-11`
  - Supplier(s): **Aspire Pharma Ltd, Chiesi Limited, Cipla (EU) Ltd (+9 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-11333`, `GB-FTS-11335`, `GB-FTS-155734`, `GB-FTS-11338`, `GB-FTS-11330`, `GB-FTS-3467`, `GB-FTS-80784`, `GB-FTS-95765`, `GB-FTS-4567`, `GB-FTS-93451`, `GB-FTS-7487`, `GB-FTS-40745`
  - Value: £733,944 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Bosentan Tablets (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-12`
  - Supplier(s): **Accord Healthcare Ltd, Cipla (EU) Ltd, Mercury Pharma Group (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-4550`, `GB-FTS-155734`, `GB-FTS-11329`, `GB-FTS-80784`, `GB-FTS-4557`
  - Value: £248,115 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Iloprost Medicines (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-13`
  - Supplier(s): **Colonis Pharma Ltd, Firstline Pharma Ltd, Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-88173`, `GB-FTS-11338`, `GB-FTS-4557`
  - Value: £350,196 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** All other Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-14`
  - Supplier(s): **Accord Healthcare Ltd, Aguettant Ltd, Aspire Pharma Ltd (+35 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-4550`, `GB-FTS-11339`, `GB-FTS-11333`, `GB-FTS-11331`, `GB-FTS-185359`, `GB-FTS-11340`, `GB-FTS-133097`, `GB-FTS-11335`, `GB-FTS-155734`, `GB-FTS-4548`, `GB-FTS-40827`, `GB-FTS-95769`, `GB-FTS-72168`, `GB-FTS-11344`, `GB-FTS-56755`, `GB-FTS-3467`, `GB-FTS-4564`, `GB-FTS-4565`, `GB-FTS-11329`, `GB-FTS-146753`, `GB-FTS-80784`, `GB-FTS-11347`, `GB-FTS-11348`, `GB-FTS-57454`, `GB-FTS-182203`, `GB-FTS-95765`, `GB-FTS-4567`, `GB-FTS-89883`, `GB-FTS-4555`, `GB-FTS-11350`, `GB-FTS-40747`, `GB-FTS-93451`, `GB-FTS-7487`, `GB-FTS-40755`, `GB-FTS-95761`, `GB-FTS-4557`, `GB-FTS-40745`, `GB-FTS-4563`
  - Value: £95,844,154 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Epoprostenol powder and solvent (pH12) for solution for infusion vials (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-2`
  - Supplier(s): **GlaxoSmithKline**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-11330`
  - Value: £7,193,682 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Pre-filled syringes (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Martindale Pharma**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-4565`
  - Value: £571,908 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Auto Injector Devices (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Mylan**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-80784`
  - Value: £1,131 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Fondaparinux Sodium Pre-filled Syringes (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd, Mylan**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-80783`, `GB-FTS-80784`
  - Value: £373,947 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Isosorbide Mononitrate Modified Release Capsules and Tablets (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Accord Healthcare Ltd, Chiesi Limited, Ennogen Healthcare Ltd (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-4550`, `GB-FTS-11335`, `GB-FTS-4565`, `GB-FTS-11329`, `GB-FTS-93451`, `GB-FTS-7487`, `GB-FTS-40745`
  - Value: £10,839 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Diltiazem Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-7`
  - Supplier(s): **Aventis Pharma Ltd Trading As Sanofi, Ennogen Healthcare Ltd, Martindale Pharma (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-11331`, `GB-FTS-4565`, `GB-FTS-170595`, `GB-FTS-7487`, `GB-FTS-4557`, `GB-FTS-40745`
  - Value: £15,465 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Verapamil Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Mylan**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-80784`
  - Value: £39,156 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Nifedipine Modified Release Capsules and Tablets (active)
  - Award id: `007055-2021-9`
  - Supplier(s): **Ennogen Healthcare Ltd, Thornton & Ross Ltd, Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-7487`, `GB-FTS-4557`, `GB-FTS-40745`
  - Value: £5,049 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (14)
- **Contract:** Epoprostenol powder and solvent (pH10.5) for solution for infusion vials (active)
  - Signed Value: £112,197
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Theophylline Modified Release Capsules and Tablets (active)
  - Signed Value: £17,157
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Branded and Branded Generic Inhalers (active)
  - Signed Value: £733,944
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Bosentan Tablets (active)
  - Signed Value: £248,115
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Iloprost Medicines (active)
  - Signed Value: £350,196
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** All other Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines (active)
  - Signed Value: £95,844,154
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Epoprostenol powder and solvent (pH12) for solution for infusion vials (active)
  - Signed Value: £7,193,682
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Pre-filled syringes (active)
  - Signed Value: £571,908
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Auto Injector Devices (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,131
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Fondaparinux Sodium Pre-filled Syringes (active)
  - Signed Value: £373,947
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Isosorbide Mononitrate Modified Release Capsules and Tablets (active)
  - Signed Value: £10,839
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Diltiazem Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,465
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Verapamil Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets (active)
  - Signed Value: £39,156
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

- **Contract:** Nifedipine Modified Release Capsules and Tablets (active)
  - Signed Value: £5,049
  - Signed Date: 04/03/2021

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F007055-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-04-07T08:08:03.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T10:38:18.032Z
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