Planning

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 15a - DLN & DNW

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

24 Feb 2023 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England, as the buying organisation, has initiated a tender for NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 15a - DLN & DNW regions. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a procurement value of £260 million. The tender is at the planning stage, with an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2025 and end on 31st January 2027, creating opportunities for SMEs to compete. The communication on future notices is scheduled for 1st June 2024.

This procurement process by NHS England presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical products industry, particularly those located in the London and North West regions of the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in supplying generic pharmaceuticals can prepare to participate in the open tender process above the threshold, aligning with the anticipated contract period from February 2025 to January 2027. SMEs are well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their capabilities to meet the NHS's pharmaceutical supply requirements.

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Notice Title

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 15a - DLN & DNW

Notice Description

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 15a - DLN & DNW regions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fdc4a3a-73a3-4bcc-8c45-1632d8564b29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4ee0d7-6a63-4705-b0cd-0abe06c7a6fd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Generics Team
Contact Email
england.generics@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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