Tender

NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceutic Products - Interim

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

19 Dec 2018 at 08:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is currently seeking tenders for its NHS Framework Agreement titled "National Generic Pharmaceutical Products - Interim." This procurement, classified under pharmaceuticals, has an estimated value of £52 million and is based in various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. The tender period ended on 23 January 2019, with the contract slated to commence on 1 August 2019 and extend until 30 September 2022. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, allowing for wider participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer generic medicines. Companies specialising in oral products or those that can supply hospital-only pharmaceuticals in specific regions, such as the East Midlands and the South East, would be well-suited to compete. The ability to engage in a framework agreement that may extend up to 38 months offers a stable and extended opportunity for business growth within the NHS supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceutic Products - Interim

Notice Description

Invitation to offer for NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Interim Offer reference number: CM/PHG/18/5574 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below with options to extend up to a maximum period of 38 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: Oral Products: All Regions 01/08/2019 to 28/02/2021 (19 months) Hospital Only Products: LSNE 01/08/2019 to 31/01/2020 (6 months) NWLN 01/08/2019 to 31/01/2020 (6 months) CESW 01/08/2019 to 31/01/2020 (6 months) For product details see tender documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0a74b2-88a7-46e2-88af-227268d82998
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33690000 - Various medicinal products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
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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