NP35925 Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)Estimated Value
£13,855 – £30,489,875
Deadline
Not specified
Published
6 May 2025
Type
goods
Overview
This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into nineteen (19) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot".
Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice. Supply of Epoprostenol 500mcg and 1.5mg powder and solvent (pH12) for solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland.
The Authority intends awarding a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement for the Lot and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.
Additional details
Supply of All Other Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. Each product line will be treated as an individual Lot.
The Authority intends awarding each product line to a single Framework Participant. Full details can be found within the ITT.
Supply of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Pre-filled syringes to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded.
Full details can be found within the ITT. Supply of Enoxaparin Sodium Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.
The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.
Supply of Isosorbide Mononitrate Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded.
Full details can be found within the ITT. Supply of Diltiazem Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.
The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.
Supply of Verapamil Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded.
Full details can be found within the ITT. Supply of Nifedipine Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.
The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.
Supply of Branded and Branded Generic Inhalers to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded.
Full details can be found within the ITT. Supply of Iloprost Solutions for Infusion and Nebuliser solutions to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.
The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.
Supply of Dalteparin Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding a multi supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded per line.
Full details can be found within the ITT. Supply of Tinzaparin Sodium Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.
The Authority intends awarding a multi supplier unranked framework agreement on a lot basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.
Supply of Icatibant Solution for Injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding a multi supplier ranked Framework Agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded per line.
Full details can be found within the ITT. Supply of Treprostinil Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations.
The Authority intends awarding an unranked multi supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.
Supply of Direct Acting Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding a multi supplier ranked Framework Agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded per line. Full details can be found within the ITT.
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Award Details
Martindale Pharma
£30,489,875
Aguettant Ltd
£30,489,875
GlaxoSmithKline
£30,489,875
Aventis Pharma Ltd t/a Sanofi
£30,489,875
Day Lewis Medical Ltd
£30,489,875
Techdow Pharma England Ltd
£30,489,875
Venipharm LTD
£30,489,875
Accord
£30,489,875
Chiesi Limited
£30,489,875
Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited
£30,489,875
STADA UK - Thornton & Ross
£30,489,875
Selective Supplies Ltd
£30,489,875
Aspire
£30,489,875
CST Pharma Ltd
£30,489,875
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd
£30,489,875
Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
£30,489,875
Sandoz
£30,489,875
Wockhardt UK Limited
£30,489,875
Colonis Pharma Ltd
£30,489,875
Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd
£30,489,875
Pfizer Limited
£30,489,875
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£30,489,875
Celix Pharma Ltd.
£30,489,875
Hikma Pharmaceutical International Limited
£30,489,875
Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd
£30,489,875
MSN Labs
£30,489,875
Perennial Pharma Ltd
£30,489,875
Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd
£30,489,875
Bowmed Ibisqus Limited
£30,489,875
Bristol Laboratories
£30,489,875
Consilient Health Ltd
£30,489,875
Focus Pharmaceuticals Ltd
£30,489,875
Galvany Pharma
£30,489,875
Gennisium Pharma SAS
£30,489,875
Grindeks Kalceks
£30,489,875
hameln pharma ltd
£30,489,875
Macure Pharma Aps
£30,489,875
Morningside Pharmaceuticals Limited
£30,489,875
Ranbaxy (UK) Ltd
£30,489,875
Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd
£30,489,875
Stirling Anglian Pharmaceuticals
£30,489,875
SyriMed
£30,489,875
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Sandoz
10 contracts wonlatest 25 May 2026£251m
total awarded
- 2
Roche Products Ltd
10 contracts wonlatest 30 Mar 2026£157m
total awarded
- 3
Pfizer Limited
9 contracts wonlatest 25 May 2026£160m
total awarded
- 4
Teva UK Limited
8 contracts wonlatest 25 May 2026£163m
total awarded
- 5
Fresenius Kabi Ltd
6 contracts wonlatest 25 May 2026£139m
total awarded
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The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)Key Dates
Published
6 May 2025
Submission deadline
Not specified
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