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Published 5 Jan 2026, 15:22 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

HIV Medicines · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement2 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: Scotland (UKM)
Framework ceiling (notional)£89,900,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 4 Feb 2026awarded 17 Apr 2026
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Supply of HIV Medicines to NHS Scotland

CPV: Pharmaceutical products

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 15 suppliers · 9 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (0.6 per place) · 14 appointed

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Generic HIV MedicinesCancelledRenewalPublished value£6,490,000

Supply of generic HIV medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority awards this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework per product line to a maximum of four (4) Framework Participants.

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: This framework 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 expireVariant bids: not allowed
33600000 Pharmaceutical products
Lot #2Branded HIV MedicinesCancelledRenewalPublished value£83,200,000

Supply of branded HIV medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority awards this Lot as a single supplier framework per product line.

NOTE: Biktarvy and Genvoya are awarded as unranked multi supplier framework agreements to a maximum of two (2) Framework Participants.

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: This framework 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

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 2 lots
Quality: 5%Price: 95%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Logistics: 5%
  • price: 95%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Logistics: 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 date of submission of the tender/start date of the Framework Agreement.

    (b) Potential Framework Participants and any sub-contractor(s) must possess valid certification of BS EN ISO 9001 or equivalent.

    (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.

    (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 date of submission of the tender/start date of the Framework Agreement should be included in the Qualificat…
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.
  • “HIV Medicines” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 15 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 Jan 2026, 15:22 GMT
Last source update
7 May 2026, 15:32 BST
Award evaluation window
4 Feb 2026 – …
Authority reference
NP43326
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-042069
Classification (CPV)
Pharmaceutical products
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff84 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

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 value(s) referred to in Section II.1.5 and within all Lot cover(s) the twenty four (24) month contract duration and the twenty four (24) month extension period of the framework agreement. (SC Ref:829345)

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
4 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
4 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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

Timeline

4 Feb 2026 → 7 May 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period ends264 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    4 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened264 days ago
    4 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  3. Notice published172 days ago
    7 May 2026, 15:32 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 May 2026
  1. Status changed to complete
    7 May 2026, 15:32 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    7 May 2026, 15:32 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 14admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 9busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 17 Apr 2026

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

Contracts

  • Generic HIV Medicines

    Signed
    17 Apr 2026
    Value
    £3,636,988
    Status
    active

  • Branded HIV Medicines

    Signed
    17 Apr 2026
    Value
    £79,068,428
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Generic HIV Medicines9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad0——
2 · Branded HIV Medicines5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

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 email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Sheriff Court HouseReview body EdinburghContact email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

14 commercial parties on the notice
  • Amarox LimitedFramework contractor 14 Lyon Road, Congress house, 3rd Floor, Harrow, UK, HA1 2ENContact phone
  • CST Pharma LtdFramework contractor Unit 5-7, Westgate Park Industrial Estate, Tintagel Way, Walsall, UK, WS9 8ERContact phone
  • Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) LtdFramework contractor 410, Cambridge Science Park,, Milton Road, Milton,, Cambridge, UK, CB4 0PEContact phone
  • Gilead Sciences LtdFramework contractor 280 High Holborn, London, London, WC1V 7EEContact phone
  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe LtdFramework contractor Building 2, Croxley Green Business Park, Watford, UK, WD18 8YAContact phone
  • Janssen-Cilag LtdFramework contractor 50-100 Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, South East, HP12 4DPContact phone
  • Lupin Healthcare UK LtdFramework contractor The Urban Building, 3-8 Albert Street, Slough, South East, SL1 2BEContact phone
  • MSN LabsFramework contractor Works Road, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, UK, SG6 1GJContact phone
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme UK LtdFramework contractor 120 Moorgate, London, United Kingdom, HODDESDON, UK, EC2M 6UR.Contact phone
  • Milpharm LimitedFramework contractor Ares, Odyssey Business Park,, West End Road,, South Ruislip, UK, HA4 6QDContact phone
Show 4 more suppliers
  • Orifarm UK LtdFramework contractor Breakspear Park, Suite A2, Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead, UK, HP2 4TZContact phone
  • Sun Pharma UK LtdFramework contractor 6 - 9 The Square, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, UK, UB11 1FWContact phone
  • Viatris UK Healthcare LtdFramework contractor Building 4, Trident Place, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, East of England, AL10 9ULContact phone
  • ViiV Healthcare UK LtdFramework contractor 79 New Oxford Street, London, UK, WC1A 1DGContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.