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Published 23 Apr 2025, 09:17 BST

Official UK procurement notice

NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines

Official notice

Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) (NHS & healthcare)

Framework agreement2 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: Scotland (UKM)
Framework ceiling (notional)£41,686,538total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 23 May 2025awarded 25 Jul 2025
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland.

CPV: Pharmaceutical products

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
36 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 36 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone, methylphenidate, phenytoin sodium, sodium valproate, and valproic acidAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,973,036

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.

Delivery: Scotland · All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of 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.Variant bids: not allowed
33600000 Pharmaceutical products
Lot #2All other psychiatry and neurology medicinesAwardedRenewalPublished value£39,713,504

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.

Delivery: Scotland · All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of 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.Variant bids: not allowed
33600000 Pharmaceutical products

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 5%Price: 95%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical (Logistics): 5%
  • price: 95%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Technical (Logistics): 5
  • Price: 95
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in breach of any situation referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

  • Technical & professional ability

    (a) Potential Framework Participants must be able to demonstrate the existence of a valid and current UK Marketing Authorisation (PL, PLGB, or PLPI number) that has been approved by the MHRA for all tendered Medicines at the start date of the Framework Agreement.

    AND

    (b) Potential Framework Participants and any sub-contractor(s) must possess valid certification of BS EN ISO 9001 or equivalent.

    AND

    (c) All tendered Goods must comply with the MHRA best Practice Guidance on Labelling and Packaging and the National Patient Safety Agency ("NPSA") Guidelines on Packaging and Labelling on pack design.

    AND

    (d) Potential Framework Participants are required to provide evidence that their organisation has taken steps to build their awareness of the climate change emergency and how they will respond.

    Minimum: (a) Confirmation of existence of a valid and current UK Marketing Authorisation (PL, PLGB, PLPI number) that has been approved by the MHRA for all tendered Medicines at the start date of the Framework Agreement should be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under the…
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 95 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 9.5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
23 Apr 2025, 09:17 BST
Last source update
18 Aug 2025, 08:53 BST
Award evaluation window
23 May 2025 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-049343
Classification (CPV)
Pharmaceutical products
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505fe Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:

An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss, or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise, the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.

Publisher note: The estimated values referred to in Section II.I.7 and Section V.2.4 (and within all Lots) covers the thirty-six (36) month framework duration and the twelve (12) month extension period of the framework agreement. (SC Ref:805467)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
23 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
23 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ↗

Timeline

23 May 2025 → 18 Aug 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    23 May 2025, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    23 May 2025, 12:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    18 Aug 2025, 08:53 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    18 Aug 2025, 08:53 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 36admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 36busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 25 Jul 2025

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone, methylphenidate, phenytoin sodium, sodium valproate, and valproic acid

    Signed
    25 Jul 2025
    Value
    £281,820
    Status
    active

  • All other psychiatry and neurology medicines

    Signed
    25 Jul 2025
    Value
    £6,750,119
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone, methylphenidate, phenytoin sodium, sodium valproate, and valproic acid36bids · 36 electronic · 36 from abroad0——
2 · All other psychiatry and neurology medicines36bids · 36 electronic · 36 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareBody governed by public lawHealth 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 9EBContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Framework contractors & participating bidders

36 commercial parties on the notice
  • Accord-UK LtdFramework contractor Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, South West, EX32 8NSContact phone
  • Alturix LtdFramework contractor Studio I 1/B 287 Upper Fourth Street, Witan Studios, Milton Keynes, England,, Milton Keynes, UK, MK9 1EHContact phone
  • Amarox LimitedFramework contractor 14 Lyon Road, Congress house, 3rd Floor, Harrow, UK, HA1 2ENContact phone
  • Aventis Pharma Ltd Trading As SanofiFramework contractor 410 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, UK, RG6 1PT
  • CST Pharma LtdFramework contractor Unit 5-7, Westgate Park Industrial Estate, Tintagel Way, Walsall, UK, WS9 8ER
  • Consilient Health LtdFramework contractor No. 1 Church Road , Richmond upon Thames ., Richmond, UK, TW9 2QE
  • Crescent Pharma LimitedFramework contractor Key House, Sarum Hill, Basingstoke, South East, RG21 8SRContact phone
  • Flynn Pharma LtdFramework contractor Hertlands House, Primett Road, Stevenage, UK, SG1 3EEContact phone
  • Focus Pharmaceuticals LtdFramework contractor 5 Faraday Court, Centrum 100, First Avenue, Burton upon Trent, UK, DE14 2WX
  • Galvany PharmaFramework contractor Business & Technology Centre, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, North West, SG1 2DXContact phone
Show 26 more suppliers
  • GlaxoSmithKlineFramework contractor 980 Great West Road, Brentford, UK, TW8 9GS
  • Hikma PharmaceuticalsFramework contractor 1 New Burlington Place, London, UK, W1S 2HRContact phone
  • Janssen Cilag LtdFramework contractor 50-100 Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, UK, HP12 4EG
  • Kent Pharmaceuticals LtdFramework contractor Joshna House, Crowbridge Road, Ashford, UK, TN24 0GR
  • Lundbeck LimitedFramework contractor Iveco House, Station Road, Watford, UK, WD17 1ETContact phone
  • Lupin (Europe) LimitedFramework contractor Suite 1 Victoria Court, Bexton Road, Knutsford, North West, WA16 0Pf
  • MSN LabsFramework contractor Works Road, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, UK, SG6 1GJContact phone
  • Macure Pharma ApsFramework contractor Hejrevej 39, København NV, UK, 2400Contact phone
  • Martindale PharmaFramework contractor Bampton Road, Harold Hill, Romford, UK, RM3 8UGContact phone
  • Medical ValleyFramework contractor Brädgårdsvägen 28, Höllviken, SE, 236 32Contact phone
  • Mercury Pharmaceuticals LimitedFramework contractor Dashwood House, , 2nd Floor, 69 Old Broad Street,, London, United Kingdom., London, EC2M 1QSContact phone
  • Necessity Supplies LtdFramework contractor Units 4-5 Northolt Trading Estate, Belvue Road, Northolt, UK, UB5 5QS
  • Neuraxpharm UK LtdFramework contractor Suite 2, Arlington Flex, Third Floor, Building 1420, Arlington Business Park, Theale, Theale, Berkshire, South East, RG7 4SAContact phone
  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK LtdFramework contractor 2nd Floor, The WestWorks Building, White City Place, 195 Wood Lane, London, UK, W12 7FQContact phone
  • Novumgen LimitedFramework contractor 20-22 Wenlock Road,, London, UK, N1 7GUContact phone
  • Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (UK) LtdFramework contractor 2 Windsor Dials, Arthur Road, Windsor, UK, SL4 1RS
  • Pfizer LtdFramework contractor Walton Oaks, Dorking Road, Tadworth, UK, KT20 7NSContact phone
  • ROVI Biotech LimitedFramework contractor Davis House, 4th Floor, Robert Street, Croydon, UK, CR0 1QQContact phone
  • Ranbaxy (UK) LtdFramework contractor Building 4, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, UK, W4 5YE
  • Roche Products LtdFramework contractor 6 Falcon Way, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, UK, AL7 1TW
  • SERB SAFramework contractor AVENUE LOUISE 480., BRUSSELS, BE, 1050Contact phone
  • STADA UK - Thornton & RossFramework contractor Linthwaite, Huddersfield, UK, HD7 5JNContact phone
  • SandozFramework contractor Park View, Riverside Way, Watchmoor Park, Camberley, Surrey, UK, GU15 3YLContact phone
  • Teva UK LtdFramework contractor Ridings Point, Whistler Drive, Glasshoughton, Castleford, UK, WF10 5HXContact phone
  • Wockhardt UK LimitedFramework contractor Ash Road North, Wrexham Ind Estate, Wrexham, Wrexham, UK, LL13 9UF
  • ZentivaFramework contractor First Floor, Andrews house, College road, Guildford, UK, GU1 4QBContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.