Pharmaceutical tenders and contracts in Scotland
There are 3 live pharmaceutical tenders in Scotland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers pharmaceutical, medicines supply and vaccines contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 3 live pharmaceutical tenders in Scotland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Varies
- Suitable for SMEs
- 0 of 3 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 3
Accreditations and registrations
Insurance
- Employer's liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 3)
- Public liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 3)
02Live pharmaceutical tenders in Scotland
- NP93827 Seasonal Influenza VaccineThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)Scotland£292k–19mCloses 14 days
- Womens HealthThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)Scotland£4,752–3.5mCloses 21 daysFramework
- Injection Equipment ParaphernaliaThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)Scotland£4mCloses 24 days
03Who is buying
- The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) 3 live tenders
04Pharmaceutical contracts: common questions
How many pharmaceutical tenders are live in Scotland?
3 right now, from 1 public buyer, with 1 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in pharmaceutical contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. The insurance named most often is employer's liability at around £5m. The accreditation or registration named most often is UK Marketing Authorisation (MHRA). Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win pharmaceutical contracts?
Often, yes. 0 of the 3 live tenders in Scotland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Medical supplies
Medical supplies are mostly bought through national and regional frameworks. Product compliance (UKCA or CE marking, MHRA registration where relevant) and a reliable supply chain are usually checked before price is even scored.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.