NP40925 Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Medicines
A Tender Notice
by THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- £53M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 06 Aug 2025
- Delivery
- To 08 Sep 2027 (est.)
- Deadline
- 08 Sep 2025 12:00
Concepts
Location
Edinburgh
2 buyers
- NHS National Services Scotland Edinburgh
Description
This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into twenty (20) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.
Lot Division
| 1 | Baclofen Intrathecal Injections
Supply of Baclofen Intrathecal Injections to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding all presentations within this lot to a single Framework Participant. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 2 | Oxycodone Injections
The Supply of Oxycodone Injections to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding all presentations within this lot to a single Framework Participant. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 3 | Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Sterile Wrapped Ampoules For Injection
The Supply of Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Sterile Wrapped Ampoules For Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding all presentations within this lot to a single Framework Participant. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 4 | Oxycodone Hydrochloride Prolonged Release Tablets
The Supply of Oxycodone Hydrochloride Prolonged Release Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 5 | Buprenorphine Patches
The supply of Buprenorphine Patches to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 6 | Fentanyl Tablets (Sublingual)
The Supply of Fentanyl Tablets (Sublingual) to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 7 | Fentanyl Sf Tablet (Buccal)
Supply of Fentanyl Sf Tablets(Buccal) to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 8 | Fentanyl Transdermal Patch
Supply of Fentanyl Transdermal Patch to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 9 | Hydromorphone
Supply of Hydromorphone Capsules and Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 10 | Lidocaine Chlorhexidine Gel
Supply of Lidocaine Chlorhexidine Gel to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 11 | Morphine Sulfate Modified-Release capsule (12Hr)
Supply of Morphine Sulfate Modified-Release capsule (12hr) to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 12 | Morphine Sulfate Modified-Release capsule (24Hr)
The Supply of Morphine Sulfate Modified-Release capsule (24Hr) to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 13 | Morphine Sulfate Modified-Release Tablet
The Supply of Morphine Sulfate Modified-Release Tablet to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 14 | Oxycodone Hydrochloride Capsules
The Supply of Oxycodone Hydrochloride Capsules to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 15 | Propofol Injection
The Supply of Propofol Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 16 | Tramadol Hydrochloride Modified Release Tablets
The Supply of Tramadol Hydrochloride Modified Release Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 17 | Oxycodone Oral Solution
The Supply of Oxycodone Oral Solution to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 18 | Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Solution For Infusion
The Supply of Levobupivacaine (As Hydrochloride) Solution For Infusion to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement. It is envisaged a maximum of six (6) Framework Participants will be awarded per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 19 | Supply to NHSS Pharmaceuticals "Specials" Service
The supply of a range of Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Medicines to the NHSS Pharmaceuticals "Specials" Service. The Authority intends to award this Lot as a single supplier framework agreement per product line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents. Award Criteria
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| 20 | Levobupivacaine Solution for injection ampoules (unwrapped)
Supply of Levobupivacaine solution for injection ampoules (unwrapped) all other Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Medicines in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each line within this Lot to a single Framework Participant. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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| 21 | All other Analgesics and Anaesthetic Generic Medicines
Supply of all other Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Medicines in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each line within this Lot to a single Framework Participant. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT. Award Criteria
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CPV Codes
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.5 and all Lots covers the twenty-four (24) months framework duration and the twenty-four (24) month extension period of the framework agreement. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29258. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: It is a mandatory requirement that potential framework participants agree to support the concept, provision, and ongoing development of community benefits provision in relation to this framework/contract. Potential framework participants are required to agree to this mandatory requirement. They are also requested to provide a summary of the community benefits that have recently been delivered within Scotland, if at all, and what impact and outcomes these have achieved. Potential framework participants are required to summarise any proposed community benefits that will be developed and delivered as part of this framework if successful or, alternatively, potential framework participants confirm that they will engage with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway (CBG). This gateway, developed through requests from suppliers seeking opportunities to support the delivery of community benefits within the contracting region, provides information on community benefit opportunities. The CBG is a free and easy to use online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland and will be used for tracking and reporting and is an approved compliant route to the realisation of community benefits. For further information please visit NHSS Community Benefit Gateway (https://www.nss.nhs.scot/procurement-and-logistics/sustainability/access-our-com...). (SC Ref:796255)
Reference
- FTS 046428-2025