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NP40925 Analgesics, Anaesthetics, Musculoskeletal & Joint Disease Medicines

Awarded to Accord Healthcare Ltd, Accord-UK Ltd, Aguettant Ltd +42 more

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")(buyer)

Published
Published 6 August 2025
Deadline
Closed 8 September 2025

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Overview

NHS National Services Scotland awarded a framework agreement for the supply of analgesics, anaesthetics, and musculoskeletal and joint disease medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland, split into 20 lots. The contract was awarded on 12 December 2025 to 44 suppliers including Accord Healthcare Ltd, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer Ltd, Sandoz, Teva UK Ltd, and others, with a total value of £22.47 million against an estimated value of £53 million.

Contracting authority

  • The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")

    Buyer

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Authority website ↗
  • The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")

    Buyer

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Authority website ↗

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Lots (21)

  • Lot 1 - Baclofen Intrathecal Injections

    Supply of Baclofen Intrathecal Injections to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded all presentations within this lot to a single Framework Participant.

    £51,368Won by Aguettant Ltd
  • Lot 10 - Lidocaine Chlorhexidine Gel

    Supply of Lidocaine Chlorhexidine Gel to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis.

    £1,477,648Won by Clinimed LimitedWon by Optimum Medical
  • Lot 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 has awarded all presentations within this lot to a single Framework Participant.

    £68,134Won by Martindale Pharma
  • Lot 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 has awarded all presentations within this lot to a single Framework Participant.

    £2,837Won by Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Lot 13 - Morphine Sulfate Modified-Release Tablet

    The Supply of Morphine Sulfate Modified-Release Tablet to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis.

    £161,534Won by Mercury Pharmaceuticals LimitedWon by Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Lot 14 - Oxycodone Hydrochloride Capsules

    The Supply of Oxycodone Hydrochloride Capsules to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis.

    £139,732Won by Accord Healthcare LtdWon by Gerot Lannach UK LtdWon by Napp Pharmaceuticals LimitedWon by Qdem Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Lot 15 - Propofol Injection

    The Supply of Propofol Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis.

    £1,849,832Won by B Braun Medical LtdWon by Baxter Healthcare LtdWon by Fresenius Kabi Limited
  • Lot 16 - Tramadol Hydrochloride Modified Release Tablets

    The Supply of Tramadol Hydrochloride Modified Release Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis.

    £11,917Won by Chiesi LimitedWon by Mercury Pharmaceuticals LimitedWon by Morningside Pharmaceuticals LimitedWon by Teva UK Ltd
  • Lot 17 - Oxycodone Oral Solution

    The Supply of Oxycodone Oral Solution to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis.

    £439,902Won by Gerot Lannach UK LtdWon by Martindale PharmaWon by Napp Pharmaceuticals LimitedWon by Wockhardt UK Limited
  • Lot 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 has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis.

    £1,353,792Won by Fresenius Kabi LimitedWon by Martindale Pharma
  • Lot 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 has awarded each product line within this Lot to a single Framework Participant.

    £1,472,680Won by Accord Healthcare LtdWon by DRUGSRUS LTDWon by Martindale PharmaWon by Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Lot 2 - Oxycodone Injections

    The Supply of Oxycodone Injections to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded all presentations within this lot to a single Framework Participant.

    £573,456Won by hameln pharma ltd
  • Lot 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 has awarded each product line within this Lot to a single Framework Participant.

    £40Won by Martindale Pharma
  • Lot 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 has awarded each product line within this Lot to a single Framework Participant.

    £42,293,984Won by Accord-UK LtdWon by Aguettant LtdWon by Arcadia Pharma Limited T/A Arcadia MedicalWon by Aspen Healthcare SolutionsWon by Aspire Pharma LtdWon by B Braun Medical LtdWon by Baxter Healthcare LtdWon by Bowmed Ibisqus LimitedWon by Chiesi LimitedWon by DRUGSRUS LTDWon by Ennogen Healthcare International LtdWon by Fresenius Kabi LimitedWon by Gerot Lannach UK LtdWon by GlaxoSmithKlineWon by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe LtdWon by hameln pharma ltdWon by Hikma PharmaceuticalsWon by Intrapharm Laboratories LtdWon by Kent Pharmaceuticals LtdWon by Martindale PharmaWon by Medreich PLCWon by Mercury Pharmaceuticals LimitedWon by Morningside Pharmaceuticals LimitedWon by Neon HealthcareWon by Panpharma UK LtdWon by Pfizer LtdWon by Phoenix LabsWon by Piramal Critical Care LtdWon by SVP Pharma LtdWon by Teva UK LtdWon by STADA UK - Thornton & RossWon by Torbay PharmaWon by Typharm LtdWon by Viatris UK Healthcare LtdWon by Wockhardt UK LimitedWon by Zentiva UKWon by Novumgen Limited
  • Lot 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 has awarded all presentations within this lot to a single Framework Participant.

    £1,764,632Won by Fresenius Kabi Limited
  • Lot 4 - Oxycodone Hydrochloride Prolonged Release Tablets

    The Supply of Oxycodone Hydrochloride Prolonged Release Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis.

    £380,093Won by Accord Healthcare LtdWon by Gerot Lannach UK LtdWon by Morningside Pharmaceuticals LimitedWon by Qdem Pharmaceuticals LimitedWon by Ridge Pharma LimitedWon by Wockhardt UK LimitedWon by Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Lot 5 - Buprenorphine Patches

    The supply of Buprenorphine Patches to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis.

    £182,163Won by Aspire Pharma LtdWon by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe LtdWon by Napp Pharmaceuticals LimitedWon by SandozWon by Zentiva UK
  • Lot 6 - Fentanyl Tablets (Sublingual)

    The Supply of Fentanyl Tablets (Sublingual) to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis.

    £398,067Won by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe LtdWon by Kyowa Kirin International NewCo Ltd
  • Lot 7 - Fentanyl Sf Tablet (Buccal)

    Supply of Fentanyl Sf Tablets(Buccal) to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has not awarded this Lot.

    £838
  • Lot 8 - Fentanyl Transdermal Patch

    Supply of Fentanyl Transdermal Patch to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis.

    £169,699Won by SandozWon by Teva UK LtdWon by Zentiva UK
  • Lot 9 - Hydromorphone

    Supply of Hydromorphone Capsules and Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority has awarded each product line within this lot to a single Framework Participant.

    £207,288Won by Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£52,999,636
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
6 August 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Pharmaceutical products

Award outcome

Awarded value
£22,471,323
Award date
12 December 2025
Contract period
— → 2 December 2027
Winners
  • Accord Healthcare Ltd
  • Accord-UK Ltd
  • Aguettant Ltd
  • Arcadia Pharma Limited T/A Arcadia Medical
  • Aspen Healthcare Solutions
  • Aspire Pharma Ltd
  • B Braun Medical Ltd
  • Baxter Healthcare Ltd
  • Bowmed Ibisqus Limited
  • Chiesi Limited
  • Clinimed Limited
  • DRUGSRUS LTD
  • Ennogen Healthcare International Ltd
  • Fresenius Kabi Limited
  • Gerot Lannach UK Ltd
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd
  • Hikma Pharmaceuticals
  • Intrapharm Laboratories Ltd
  • Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Kyowa Kirin International NewCo Ltd
  • Martindale Pharma
  • Medreich PLC
  • Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Morningside Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Neon Healthcare
  • Novumgen Limited
  • Optimum Medical
  • Panpharma UK Ltd
  • Pfizer Ltd
  • Phoenix Labs
  • Piramal Critical Care Ltd
  • Qdem Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Ridge Pharma Limited
  • STADA UK - Thornton & Ross
  • SVP Pharma Ltd
  • Sandoz
  • Teva UK Ltd
  • Torbay Pharma
  • Typharm Ltd
  • Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd
  • Wockhardt UK Limited
  • Zentiva UK
  • hameln pharma ltd

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  1. Contract

    6 January 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    6 August 2025

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