Planning

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 11

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

19 Sep 2017 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is initiating a tender for the "NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 11" under the pharmaceutical products category. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget of £162.5 million GBP allocated over two years, starting from 1 July 2018 to 31 July 2019. The procurement will primarily cover the Central and South West, North West and Eastern and North London, and South East and South London and North East and Yorkshire regions. The future notice for this tender is expected on 27 September 2017, providing potential bidders an opportunity to prepare their proposals ahead of the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those that are SMEs. Competitors in this space should focus on their capability to meet the supply needs of NHS England across a wide geographical area, with an emphasis on generic medications. Suppliers with experience in working with public sector healthcare tenders and those who can demonstrate compliance with NHS requirements would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this substantial contract.

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Notice Title

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 11

Notice Description

NHS National Framework Agreement for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 11. Regions: Central and South West (CESW); North West and Eastern and North London (NWLN); and South East and South London and North East and Yorkshire (LSNE).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004c2965-9d6a-494b-8427-2e1f69eabbf9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£162,500,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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