Official UK procurement notice
NP49425 Generic and Biosimilar Transition Medicines
Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought10 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSupply of generic and biosimilar transition medicines to NHS Scotland.
CPV: Pharmaceutical products
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 50 suppliers · 42 bids on the busiest of 10 lots (0.8 per place) · 37 appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs 8 mo from 1 Feb 2026
Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure
10 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Cytokine Modulators (Golimumab, Tocilizumab, and Etanercept)CancelledRenewalPublished value£99,950,577
Supply of generic cand biosimilar transition medicines to NHS Scotland.
The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per line to six (6) Framework Participants.
Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents.
Lot #2Cytokine Modulators (Omalizumab)CancelledRenewalPublished value£15,643,757
Supply of cytokine modulators (omalizumab) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.
Lot #3Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Blood, and Multiple Sclerosis MedicinesCancelledRenewalPublished value£26,183,523
Supply of gastrointestinal, endocrine, blood, and multiple sclerosis medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.
Lot #4Denosumab (Osteoporosis) and Ferric CarboxymaltoseCancelledRenewalPublished value£27,420,432
Supply of denosumab (osteoporosis) and ferric carboxymaltose to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.
Lot #5ApremilastCancelledRenewalPublished value£1,495,958
Supply of apremilast to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.
Lot #6Cardiovascular and Respiratory MedicinesCancelledRenewalPublished value£457,484
Supply of cardiovascular and respiratory medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.
Lot #7NintedanibCancelledRenewalPublished value£27,322,496
Supply of nintedanib to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.
Lot #8Cancer Medicines (Group 1)CancelledRenewalPublished value£15,175,245
Supply of cancer medicines (group 1) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.
Lot #9Cancer Medicines (Group 2)CancelledRenewalPublished value£21,258,752
Supply of cancer medicines (group 2) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.
Lot #10Psychiatry and Neurology MedicinesCancelledRenewalPublished value£60,787
Supply of psychiatry and neurology medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Supply Chain: 5%
- price: 95%
Published award criteria (2)
- Supply Chain: 5
- Price: 95
- 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…
- 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.
- “NP49425 Generic and Biosimilar Transition Medicines” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 50 suppliers, 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
- 5 Aug 2025, 16:26 BST
- Last source update
- 30 Mar 2026, 14:46 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 22 Sept 2025 – …
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-029168- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581eaFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- 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) cover both the initial duration (which is variable, depending on the Lot) and the optional extension period (which is variable, depending on the Lot) -- covering a maximum total duration of forty-eight (48) months. Details of individual product lines awarded within a specific Lot can be requested from the named person at the head of this notice. (SC Ref:827046)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 24 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 22 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Timeline
15 Aug 2025 → 30 Mar 2026 · 5 dates- Next notice expected15 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
- Bids opened395 days ago22 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends393 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown24 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts264 days ago1 Feb 2026
- Notice published206 days ago30 Mar 2026, 14:46 BST
Notice history
6 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Aug 2025- Published value updated to £234,969,01121 Aug 2025, 10:55 BSTwas £131,244,104
- Status changed to active21 Aug 2025, 10:55 BST
- Procurement method changed21 Aug 2025, 10:55 BST
- Deadline published: 22 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST21 Aug 2025, 10:55 BST
- Deadline moved to 24 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST4 Sept 2025, 17:01 BST+2 days · was 22 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Status changed to complete19 Dec 2025, 16:55 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 22 Sept 2025 | 24 Sept 2025 | +2 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 22 Sept 2025 | 24 Sept 2025 | +2 d |
| — | Contract periodDuration Start · II.2.7 | 1 Apr 2026 | 1 May 2026 | +30 d |
1) Invitation to Tender published later than expected. Adjustment to deadline to meet minimum timescale requirement. 2) Lot 7 start date changed to avoid originator marketing exclusivity infringement.
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2025-08: 2 releases · 5 Aug 2025, 21 Aug 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast11 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Contract 029168-2026-NP49425-1
- Signed
- 18 Dec 2025
- Value
- £64,103,740
- Period
- … – 28 Feb 2027
- Status
- active
- Change No changes; clarification of Framework Agreement initial duration (thirty-two (32) months) and extension duration (sixteen (16) months) only. Individual Lot durations vary and information is available on request., Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: No changes; clarification of Framework Agreement initial duration (thirty-two (32) months) and extension duration (sixteen (16) months) only. Individual Lot durations vary and information is available on request.
Cytokine Modulators (Golimumab, Tocilizumab, and Etanercept)
- Signed
- 18 Dec 2025
- Value
- £26,539,272
- Period
- … – 28 Feb 2027
- Status
- active
Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines
- Signed
- 18 Dec 2025
- Value
- £188,432
- Period
- … – 30 Sept 2028
- Status
- active
Cytokine Modulators (Omalizumab)
- Signed
- 18 Dec 2025
- Value
- £9,253,091
- Period
- … – 28 Feb 2027
- Status
- active
Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Blood, and Multiple Sclerosis Medicines
- Signed
- 18 Dec 2025
- Value
- £3,594,493
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
Denosumab (Osteoporosis) and Ferric Carboxymaltose
- Signed
- 18 Dec 2025
- Value
- £2,254,091
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
Apremilast
- Signed
- 18 Dec 2025
- Value
- £663,520
- Period
- … – 31 Oct 2027
- Status
- active
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Medicines
- Signed
- 18 Dec 2025
- Value
- £78,009
- Period
- … – 30 May 2028
- Status
- active
Nintedanib
- Signed
- 18 Dec 2025
- Value
- £1,400,387
- Period
- … – 30 May 2028
- Status
- active
Cancer Medicines (Group 1)
- Signed
- 18 Dec 2025
- Value
- £1,925,364
- Period
- … – 31 Jan 2027
- Status
- active
Cancer Medicines (Group 2)
- Signed
- 18 Dec 2025
- Value
- £18,207,081
- Period
- … – 31 Jan 2027
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Cytokine Modulators (Golimumab, Tocilizumab, and Etanercept) | 42bids · 42 electronic · 42 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 2 · Cytokine Modulators (Omalizumab) | 42bids · 42 electronic · 42 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 3 · Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Blood, and Multiple Sclerosis Medicines | 42bids · 42 electronic · 42 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 4 · Denosumab (Osteoporosis) and Ferric Carboxymaltose | 42bids · 42 electronic · 42 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 5 · Apremilast | 42bids · 42 electronic · 42 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 6 · Cardiovascular and Respiratory Medicines | 42bids · 42 electronic · 42 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 7 · Nintedanib | 42bids · 42 electronic · 42 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 8 · Cancer Medicines (Group 1) | 42bids · 42 electronic · 42 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 9 · Cancer Medicines (Group 2) | 42bids · 42 electronic · 42 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 10 · Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines | 42bids · 42 electronic · 42 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
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Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.