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07 Dec 2020 at 09:14

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07 Dec 2020 at 09:05

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01 Dec 2020 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2021_1 tender issued by NHS England, classified under pharmaceutical products. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a published date on 1st December 2020 and a submission deadline set for 7th January 2021. The associated contract period will commence on 15th April 2021 and conclude on 30th June 2022. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, inviting a wide range of suppliers to participate across multiple locations including the East Midlands, London, and other regions within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those offering generic medicines. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing, as the process explicitly encourages such participation. Companies capable of meeting the NHS's requirements for quality and compliance standards will be well-positioned to take advantage of this lucrative contract, potentially enhancing their market presence and revenue streams in the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Title

NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2021_1

Notice Description

NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2021_1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48eb2279-8edf-483a-b627-2ad7c02c4ce7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8d82f3-fb44-40ce-9394-71f94a74d82d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£31,356,141 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
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, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (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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