This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 May 2019 at 14:35

Tender

24 Oct 2018 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - North of England (Tranche A) is a procurement process initiated by NHS England, with a contract value of approximately £204.55 million. This tender, classified under pharmaceutical products (CPV code: 33600000), was published on 24th October 2018 and has a contract period spanning from 1st March 2019 to 28th February 2021, with options for extension. The tender was conducted via an open procurement method, and the tender period closed on 26th November 2018, targeting suppliers across regions including the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those meeting the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) criteria, as the tender specification encourages participation from such entities. Companies specialising in the development, manufacture, or supply of branded medicines will find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to compete for substantial contracts that can enhance their market presence and foster growth within the NHS supply chain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHS Framework agreement for Branded Medicines - North of England - Tranche A

Notice Description

NHS Framework for North of England, Branded Medicines - Tranche A CM/PHR/16/5526/01- 1 March 2019 to 28 February 2021 (Option to extend for up to 24 months) CM/PHR/16/5526/02- 1 March 2019 - 29 February 2020 (option to extend for up to 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e43909f-31cc-4421-9f28-e9e4f18738ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50f11a5a-678d-420e-9d66-52403a32e9df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£204,551,038 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£204,551,038 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

Abbvie Ltd

Accord

Allergan

Amgen Ltd

BMS LIMITED

Chugai Pharma UK Ltd

Eli Lilly & Company Ltd

FERRING LTD

GILEAD LTD

Ipsen

Janssen-Cilag Ltd

Merck Serono Limited

Merz

MSD

Napp Pharmaceutical Group Ltd

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited

Novo Nordisk

Pfizer Ltd

Pharmacosmos UK Ltd

ROCHE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Sandoz Ltd

Takeda UK Limited

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Vifor Pharma UK Ltd

ViiV Healthcare Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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