Planning

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 15b - DCE & DSW

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

24 Feb 2023 at 12:05

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by NHS England for the tender titled "NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 15b - DCE & DSW" in the pharmaceutical products industry category. The tender is at the planning stage with a value of £205,833,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, and the contract period is from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027.

This tender by NHS England presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those dealing with pharmaceutical products, to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are suited to participate. The tender aims to source generic pharmaceuticals for specific regions in the United Kingdom, providing growth avenues for businesses involved in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 15b - DCE & DSW

Notice Description

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 15b - DCE & DSW regions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2054d9a1-524f-4fe4-886d-dd1d40830272
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be02f8a7-680b-4afe-9b66-73193ebd8ce0
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
£205,833,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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