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Published 20 May 2026, 11:34 BST

Official UK procurement notice

NP49426a Transition Medicines · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

Framework agreement8 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: Scotland (UKM)
Framework ceiling (notional)£61,847,781total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 22 Jun 2026awarded 29 Jul 2026
Lots 8see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Jul 2028 · extension options published · starts 1 Aug 2026

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Supply of Transition Medicines to NHS Scotland.

CPV: Pharmaceutical products

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 50 suppliers · 16 bids on the busiest of 6 lots (0.3 per place) · 26 appointed
Framework period
2 yrs from 1 Aug 2026

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1RSV ImmunisationsAwardedRenewal 2 yrsPublished value£6,065,532

Supply of RSV Monoclonal Antibody Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as an unranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 (2 yrs)
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 twenty-four (24) 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 #2Analgesics, Anaesthetics & MSD GenericsAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 4 moPublished value£2,302,236

Supply of Analgesics, Anaesthetics & MSD Generics medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 30 Nov 2028 (2 yrs 4 mo)
Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-two (32) 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 #3Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and HIV MedicinesAwardedRenewal 1 yr 9 moPublished value£4,246,188

Supply of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and HIV Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as

a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 (1 yr 9 mo)
Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-one (31) 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 #4Psychiatry and Neurology MedicinesAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 2 moPublished value£12,563,056

Supply of Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 30 Sept 2028 (2 yrs 2 mo)
Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty-two (22) 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 #5Cancer MedicinesAwardedRenewal 6 moPublished value£43,065,272

Supply of Cancer Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 (6 mo)
Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of forty-one (41) 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 #6Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition, Blood MedicinesAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1,015,748

Supply of Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition, Blood Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 (1 yr)
Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-six (36) 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 #7Antimicrobial and Genitourinary MedicinesRenewal 2 yrs 8 moPublished value£7,351,728

Supply of Antimicrobial and Genitourinary Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as

a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 (2 yrs 8 mo)
Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of fifteen (15) 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 #8Skin MedicinesRenewal 1 yr 3 moPublished value£2,323,408

Supply of skin medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a ranked multi supplier Framework Agreement per product line.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Oct 2027 (1 yr 3 mo)
Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of thirty-three (33) 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 8 lots
Quality: 5%Price: 95%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Supply Chain: 5%
  • price: 95%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Supply Chain: 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.
  • “NP49426a 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
20 May 2026, 11:34 BST
Last source update
23 Sept 2026, 10:55 BST
Award evaluation window
22 Jun 2026 – …
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-090003
Classification (CPV)
Pharmaceutical products
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d17 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.1.5 and within all Lots cover the initial contract duration and extension period of the Framework Agreement in respect of each Lot. (SC Ref:843734)

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
22 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
22 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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

Timeline

22 Jun 2026 → 23 Sept 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period ends122 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    22 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened122 days ago
    22 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Contract starts82 days ago
    1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
  4. Notice published29 days ago
    23 Sept 2026, 10:55 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    23 Sept 2026, 10:55 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 26admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 16busiest of 6 lots
Contracts signed 6latest 29 Jul 2026

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

Contracts

  • RSV Immunisations

    Signed
    29 Jul 2026
    Value
    £4,852,424
    Period
    … – 31 Jul 2028
    Status
    active

  • Analgesics, Anaesthetics & MSD Generics

    Signed
    27 Jul 2026
    Value
    £2,267,492
    Period
    … – 30 Nov 2028
    Status
    active

  • Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and HIV Medicines

    Signed
    27 Jul 2026
    Value
    £4,334,476
    Period
    … – 30 Apr 2028
    Status
    active

  • Cancer Medicines

    Signed
    27 Jul 2026
    Value
    £2,514,000
    Period
    … – 31 Jan 2027
    Status
    active

  • Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition, Blood Medicines

    Signed
    23 Jul 2026
    Value
    £3,127,716
    Period
    … – 31 Jul 2027
    Status
    active

  • Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines

    Signed
    18 Jul 2026
    Value
    £8,427,628
    Period
    … – 30 Sept 2028
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · RSV Immunisations2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad0——
2 · Analgesics, Anaesthetics & MSD Generics2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad0——
3 · Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and HIV Medicines6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad0——
4 · Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines14bids · 14 electronic · 14 from abroad0——
5 · Cancer Medicines16bids · 16 electronic · 16 from abroad0——
6 · Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Nutrition, Blood Medicines7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawHealth 1 South Gyle Crescent., Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 9EBContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Sheriff Court HouseReview body EdinburghContact email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

26 commercial parties on the notice
  • Aventis Pharma Ltd Trading As SanofiFramework contractor 410 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, UK, RG6 1PTContact phone
  • Bowmed Ibisqus LimitedFramework contractor The Old Dairy, Brynkinalt Business Centre, Brynkinalt, Chirk, Wrexham, UK, LL14 5NSContact phone
  • Brancaster Pharma LimitedFramework contractor 48 Church Street, 48 Church Street, REIGATE, UK, RH2 0SNContact phone
  • CST Pharma LtdFramework contractor Unit 5-7, Westgate Park Industrial Estate, Tintagel Way, Walsall, UK, WS9 8ER
  • Celix Pharma Ltd.Framework contractor 12 Constance Street, International House, London, London, E16 2DQContact phone
  • Colonis Pharma LtdFramework contractor Hanover Place, 8 Church Road, Royal Tunbride Wells, UK, TN1 1JP
  • 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
  • Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) LtdFramework contractor 410, Cambridge Science Park,, Milton Road, Milton,, Cambridge, UK, CB4 0PEContact phone
  • Focus Pharmaceuticals LtdFramework contractor 5 Faraday Court, Centrum 100, First Avenue, Burton upon Trent, UK, DE14 2WX
Show 16 more suppliers
  • Fresenius Kabi LimitedFramework contractor Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way, Manor Park, Runcorn, UK, WA7 1NTContact phone
  • Gerot Lannach UK LtdFramework contractor 3a, 30 St Thomas Place, Cambridgeshire Business Park, Ely, UK, CB7 4EXContact phone
  • GlaxoSmithKlineFramework contractor 980 Great West Road, Brentford, UK, TW8 9GS
  • Janssen-Cilag LtdFramework contractor 50-100 Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, South East, HP12 4DPContact phone
  • MSN LabsFramework contractor Works Road, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, UK, SG6 1GJContact phone
  • Martindale PharmaFramework contractor Bampton Road, Harold Hill, Romford, UK, RM3 8UGContact phone
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme UK LtdFramework contractor 120 Moorgate, London, United Kingdom, HODDESDON, UK, EC2M 6UR.Contact phone
  • Novumgen LimitedFramework contractor 20-22 Wenlock Road,, London, UK, N1 7GUContact phone
  • Orifarm UKFramework contractor www.orifarm.com, 10015046, Hemel Hempstead, UK, HP2 4TZContact phone
  • Pfizer LtdFramework contractor Walton Oaks, Dorking Road, Tadworth, UK, KT20 7NSContact phone
  • Ranbaxy (UK) LtdFramework contractor Building 4, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, UK, W4 5YE
  • Reig Jofre UKFramework contractor Gran capitan,10, Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, UK, 08970
  • STADA UK - Thornton & RossFramework contractor Linthwaite, Huddersfield, UK, HD7 5JNContact phone
  • Teva UK LtdFramework contractor Ridings Point, Whistler Drive, Glasshoughton, Castleford, UK, WF10 5HXContact phone
  • Viatris UK Healthcare LtdFramework contractor Building 4, Trident Place, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, East of England, AL10 9UL
  • 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.